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L. H. MILLER SAFE & IRON WORKS
BUILDERS OF
Fire and Burglar Proof Protection
Office and Plant: FREMONT AVE., BRISCOE, HENRIETTA AND WARNER STS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
This company was established in 1857 by Luke H. Miller. The original and present
location of the factory is at the intersection of Fremont, Warner and Henrietta Streets.
Baltimore, IMd. The s])ecial and ycneral lines of tliis company are Fire and Ijurglar I'l'oof
Safes, Bank Vaults, Safe Deposit Boxes, Grille Work, Coin Safes, Etc. Facilities of
the plant are modern and first class in every particular, and its aim is to build the
strongest and best finished work at the lowest cost possible, and to give full value and
quality in every instance. Some of the contracts fulfilled b}' the L. H. .Miller Safe &
Iron Works are given below:
National City Bank New York, N. Y.
National Copper Bank New York, N. Y.
Girard Trust Co Philadelphia, Pa.
Clearing House Association Philadelphia, Pa.
Hamilton Trust Company Philadelphia, Pa.
Franklin National Bank Philadelphia, Pa.
Provident Life & Trust Co Philadelphia, Pa.
Commonwealth Trust Co Pittsburg, Pa.
Union National iiank Pittsburg, Pa.
Third National Bank St. Louis, :Mo.
Union National Bank ^^'ilmington, Del. '
New Britain National Bank New Britain, Conn.
National Shawmut Bank Boston, Mass.
Industrial National Bank Pittsburg, Pa.
Fall River Savings Bank Fall River. Mass.
American National Bank Indianapolis, Ind.
Penobscot Safe Deposit & Trust Co Detroit. Midi.
Humbolt Savings liank San Francisco, Cal.
First National Bank San Francisco, Cal.
Soutiiern Trust & Savings Bank San Diego. Cal.
National Bank of Baltimore Baltimore, Md.
Bureau Engraving and Printing Wasiiington. D. C.
YORK SAFE & LOCK COMPANY
Manufacturers and Designers of
Fire and Burglar Proof Safes,
Bank Vaults, Safe and Deposit Vaults,
Safe Deposit Boxes, Etc.
Baltimore Offices and Show Rooms
NUMBERS 5 AND 7 WEST GERMAN STREET
Factory and P.ant: YORK, PA.
The York Safe & Lock Co. was established in 1SS2, at York, Pa., with Israel Laucks, President, and
S. Ferry Laucks. Vice-President and General Manager of the company. The \'ork Safe i*c Lock Co. are
specialists in the designing and construction of high grade Fire and Burglar Proof Safes, Steel-Lined \'ault.s.
Safe Deposit Boxes, etc. The success of this company has been most remarkable, and with the comiile-
tion of buildings now in course of erection, the York Plant will be the largest in the country, covering
10 acres of ground. The York Safe & Lock Co. have equipped many of the largest financial Institutions,
Office Buildings and Business Establishments throughout the United States with Fire and Burglar
Proof Protection, and its reiautation has been earned and is maintained by liuilding, at no time in its career,
other than the highest grade of work. The Baltimore office and salesroom are situated at 5 and 7 ^^est
German Street, where is shown a full line of ^'ork Fire and Burglar Proof Safes, and from which point
is handled the business of contiguous territory.
In Baltimore, the York Safe & Lock Co. have installed their Safes and X'aults in the following promi-
nent institutions and buildings:
Continental Trust Co.
International Trust Co.
Baltimore Savings Bank.
Safe Deposit & Trust Co.
Maryland Savings Bank.
Maryland Trust Co.
TTnion Trust Co.
Calvert it Equitable Buildings.
Cnmther Building.
United States Custom House, Etc.
N.\TIO.V.\L REFERENCES.
Treasury Department, ^^ ashington, D. C.
Na\'j' Department, \Vashiagton, D. C.
War Department, Washington, D. C.
Isthmian Canal Commission.
Chemical National Bank, New York.
Hanover National Bank. New "^'ork.
Knickerbocker Trust Co., New York.
New York Stock Exchange.
Logan Trust Co., Philadelphia.
I'nion National Bank, Philadelphia.
First National Bank of Detroit.
New Engl.and Trust Co., Boston.
International Trust Co., Boston.
I'nion National Bank of Indianaiiolis.
JOHN MILES
Wholesale Millinery Goods
610-612-614 BROADWAY
2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16 EAST HOUSTON STREET \
Pioneer of the Cash System in the Millinery Trade
NEW YORK
JOHN MILES, INCORPORATKD
Left ail orphan at the age of eleven years in 1S72, John Miles started in as a cash boy in a Grand
street department store, his salarj- being $2.50 per week, but in a very short time was increased to S4.50.
Not being satisfied with this amount, he utilized his spare time to any available work that would increase
his means. ^^ hen it came to his vacation, instead of spending what little he had, he worked on a farm
and added to his savings. The proprietor of the Grand street store saw that he had in this boy a remark-
able and valuable character, and his advancements were quick; but with his energy and ambition to
climb, it was no surjjrise to his associates when he left to take a position with the Eminent Millinery House
of James G. Johnson <fe Co., New York, to travel for them, but all the time he was with this house his
previous employers wanted him back, and finally he severed his connections with James G. Johnson it
Co. and returned to the Grand street store as buyer of dress goods, silks, upholstery and millinery at the
rate of two million dollars a year. At the same time he managed their wholesale millery department,
which made it second to none in New York, but this could not last long in a man like John Miles. His
aim was to be a great merchant, so in 1891 he rented a small room on the fifth fioor of 96 Spring street
with a capital of $50, and there on a SiH second-hand table he placed his stock, every article chosen that
would be bound to attract attention and sell quickly.
It was only a few months before his success was assured. His first stock was quickly sold and
larger stock added, and after six months' time he had to look around for larger quarters. He rented
half of a loft at 603 Broadway, and shortly afterward occupied the entire floor. In 1S92 he outgrew these
quarters and secured more spacious ones at 654 Rroadway, where he occupied three floors. He left these
in 1S97, and opened in the large buikling 636-63S Broadwav, and from there he moved into his present
enormous establi.shment 610-612-614 Broadway and 2-4-6-S-10-12-14-16 E. Houston street.
The les.sous that John Miles had learned in the school of actual exiierience were ajitly applied as
is evidenced by the growth of his busine-ss from a small beginning to its prosperous and conuiieiuiatory
current state. He has made a most creditable record, and is to be counted among the representative
merchants in Greater New York. He has contributed a fair share toward upholding the commercial
renown of the city in all the essentials of serving his customers well and showing a high sense of responsibility.
The entire stock is admirably selected. It contains the best products of the importers and manu-
facturers, selections always being made to the best advantage by buyers entirely familiar with their branch
of the trade, so that the retailer may rest assured of being well served. Much thought, time and effort
are expended upon bringing together all that is suitable, and nowhere can a purchaser get better value
or more courteous treatment. In fact, thorough knowledge of the sources of protluction and of the wants
of the community enables this house to give its patrons special inducements in the way of variety.
Absolute reliability has been the Keystone of John Miles' success, and the elevated principles
adopted by him in the beginning have always been adhered to.
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Sole Manufacturers, 16-18 E. 15th STREET, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.
N. SHULMAN
Photographer
924 EAST BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Established sin.-e 1899. Group and Life Size Photographs a specialty. AwanliMl prizes at four
state conventions of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia (1903) and at Huston National
Convention (1905). Official photographer "History of the .lows of Baltimore."
JOSEPH C. CHRISTHILF
Official Commercial Photographer
OF THE
History of the Jews of Baltimore
201 PARK AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Cliristhilf began business on his own account in 1904
with studio at 201 Park Avenue. He makes a specialty of
view pliotography and general commercial work and has
special facilities for copying and enlarging. He maintains
one of the most up-to-date establishments, equipped with
high-class printing-machines and enlarging apparatus, and
liis aim is to do only the finest work possible. The exterior
photographs in the History of the Jews of Baltimore
show the character of Mr. Christhilf's art. He has pre-
served the negatives of all the photographs used in this
work and duplicate copies may be had from him at any
time.
RENNOUS, KLEINLE & COMPANY
Brush Manufacturers
BALTIMORE, MD.
Rennous, Kleinle & Co. is one of the largest and oldest brush manufacturing con-
cerns in the United States. It is a great satisfaction to us to call the attention of the
trade and general public to the history and success of their business.
The business was established by W. A. Megraw & Co. in 1850, and was succeeded
by Rennous. Kleinle & Co. in 187*), Messrs. John R. Rennous and Wni. Kleinle com-
posing the firm, whicli met with great success, especially between 1880 and 1890, and
became one of the leading brush manufacturers in the United States. It was during
this time that the merits of black Chinese bristle were exploited by this firm. The
firm built up a large trade in the introduction of Chinese bristle in the manufacture
of brushes, and the exceptionally fine line of goods placed on the market at this time
gave an impetus to the business which has resulted in placing this concern in the
front rank as brush manufacturers in the United States. Rennous, Kleinle & Co. were
the pioneers in the use of Chinese bristle and practically for many years had little
competition, as the process of preparing the bristle was unknown to their competitors,
who were consequently slow to enter into the manufacture of this line of goods.
HOME OF RENNOUS, KLEINLE & COMPANY
The business continued to increase by rapid strides until 1886, when larger facil-
ities had to be sought in greatly extended premises for a factory. The three build-
ings Nos. 413, 41.5 and 417 Exchange Place were secured, where the business was suc-
cessfully carried on until tlie great fire of 1904. The concern, which had previous to
the fire been incorporated, purchased the large property now occupied by the com-
pany at 848 to 856 Frederick Avenue, and 847 to 855 Stafford Street, which is one of
the largest and best equipped brush plants in this country.
The company make all kind of brushes which are known as the '"Horse Shoe
Brand," various lines being designated under their trade-marks, "Mikado," "Tj'coon,"
"Arkaco," "Czar" and "Czarina," which names are synonyms for superiority and
durability.
The company is represented by a large staff of traveling salesmen and agents,
who cover this entire country, Canada, Cuba, Porto Rico and Australia.
The officers of the company are: Mr. W. P. Bigelow, President; Mr. Edw. Pit-
cairn, Treasurer; Mr. E. H. Welbourn, Superintendent, and Mr. F. A. Pilling, Secretary.
WILLIAM A. TOTTLE & COMPANY
Manufacturers of
Brushes for the Trade
120-124 HANOVER STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of William A.
Tottle & Company was estab-
lished in 1884 by Mr. William
A. Tottle, since which time his
son, Mr. Morton P. Tottle, has
be?n taken into the firm.
William A. Tottle & Com-
pany are large manufacturers
of brushes and are selling their
product, which consists in part
of the following: flat and round
paints, flat and oval varnish,
whitewash, sweeping and dust-
ing brushes, and a full line of
artist goods, in all parts of the
country. They are also ex-
porters.
The above company has a
large, up-to-date plant and
salesroom, which are well
adapted to its increasing busi-
ness.
The integrity which has char-
acterized the policy of this firm
lias won for it a high standing,
not only here but throughout
the entire country.
We are also members of the
^Merchants' & Manufacturers'
Association.
Our business began in the
building to the extreme left, as
shown in cut, but owing to in-
cieasing needs we have taken in
the two adjoining warehouses.
Established Thirty-five Years
J. J. HAINES & CO.
Wholesale
Wooden and Willow
Warehouse
NUMBER 31 HOPKINS PLACE
BALTIMORE, MD.
This tirm is one of the largest of its kind
ill the East, ocenpying a structure which ex-
tends two hundred and forty-one feet from
Hopkins Phiee to Sutton •Street, and lias a
lioor space of not I'esi? than forty thousand
feet. J. J. Haines & Company are direct im-
porters of china. Japan matting, manufac-
turers and wholesale dealers in cedar ware,
cordage, brushes, brooms, mats, baskets,
paper, sieves, twines, flasks, carpets, floor
oilcloths, linoleums, etc.
Tliis business was established in 1874 by
]\lr. J. J. Haines, who came here from Upper-
ville, Fauier County, Va., where he had kept
a general store, and founded the firm of
Haines & Small. Operations were commenced
at 2-1 South Howard Street, and from the be-
ginning tlie enterprise prospered. In 1878
^Ir. E. D. Robinson was admitted as a part-
ner, the firm being changed to Haines, Small
& Robinson. Four years later the other two
jiartners bought out Mr. Small and the firm
became Haines & Robinson. After anotlier
four years, in 1886, Mr, Robinson retired and
a further alteration of the name took place,
the device being J. J. Haines & Co. In 1891
Mr. H. L, Haines, a son of the founder, was
admitted as a ]iartner. and in 1900 Mr, J, J.
Haines retired, turning the Imsiness over to
the son and Messrs. C. T. INIarston. The old
name was retained, and the house is still
known as J. J. Haines & Company.
Tile goods of the firm have a fine reputa-
tion for reliability and its renown has been
built 11]) by rigid integrity and fair dealing.
Its trade extends from Pennsylvania to Texas.
Mr. II. L. Haines is the buyer of the gen-
era] woodenware, giving every detail of tliis
woik his close, ])ersona] attention and kee])-
ing closely in touch with the trend of the
trade. ]\Tr. INIarston buys all the fioor cover-
Jill's carried.
CONTENTS
PAGE
Index to Representations XI
Index to Biographies xxv
Index to Illustrations xxvii-xxix
Publisher's Note XLix
Mayor Mahool's Letter li
Title Page 1
The Jews of Baltimore, a Historical Sketch, by Isidor Blum 3
Eeligious Life of Baltimore Jews, by Rev. Dr. Charles A. Rubenstein 33
Zionism, by Rev. Dr. S. Sehaffer 39
Charities of Baltimore Jews, by Rev. Dr. Adolf Guttmacher 48
The Jews in Baltimore Education, liy Wcv. Dr. ^^"i]liam Rosenau 54
The Jew in Political Life, by Hon. Lewis Putzel 57
Autobiography of Rev. Dr. S. Scliafi'er 59
Sketch of Shearith Israel Congregation, by Rev, Dr. S. Scliafi'er 62
Sketch of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, by Rev. Dr. Adolf. Guttmacher 03
Sketch of Oheb Shalom Congregation, by Rev. Dr. William Rosenau- 65
Sketch of Chizzuk Amoonah Congregation, by Rev. Dr. Henry W. Schneeberger 67
Sketch of Rev. Dr. Henry W. Schneeberger :■ 68
Sketch of Rev. Dr. William Rosenau 69
Sketch of Rev. Dr. Adolf Guttmacher 70
Sketch of Rev. Dr. Charles A. Rubenstein 70
Sketch of Phoenix Club 77
Sketch of Suburban Club 87
Sketch of Clover Club : 95
Sketch of Hebrew Orphan Asylum 99
Sketch of Jewish Home for Consumptives 103
Sketch of Council of Jewish Women Ill
Sketch of Hebrew Education Society 117
Sketch of Council Milk and Ice Fund 117
Sketch of Baltimore Branch of the Alliance Israelite Universelle 119
Sketch of The Purim Association 121
Sketch of Hebrew Hospital 125
Sketch of Hebrew Free Burial Society 129
An Account of Mrs. Betsv \Viesenfeld and Her Father, Jonas Friedenwald 133
DR. SALZMAN
D. D. S., Inc.
Painless Dentist
327 WEST LEXINGTON STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Dr. Salzman has had 12 years of the most exacting experience in dentistry and in all
its branches, and gives his personal supervision to the establishment over which he
presides. The offices of Dr. Salzman, D. D. S., Inc., are located at 327 West Lexing-
ton Street, where absolutely painless work and honest treatment are conferred upon all.
Prices are arranged to suit.
INDEX TO REPRESENTATIONS
BEING A LIST OF BALTIMORE'S MORE REPRESENTATIVE COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL
AND MANUFACTURAL INTERESTS, WHOSE CO-OPERATION WITH THE
HISTORY OF THE JEWS OF BALTIMORE HAS MADE
THE WORK A PRACTICAL SUCCESS.
PAGE
Adams, Henry 344
Ades Bros 360
Adt, John B 198
Aetna Life Ins. Co 338
Aflfelder, M., & Son 388
Alpha Dairy 400
Alpha Photo Engraving Co 448
American Street Lighting Co 154
American Bonding Co 204
American Mirror Works 214
American Funeral Benefit Association 262
American Coat Pad Co 440
Arnold, W. E., & Co 230
Arnreich, F. M 242
Asset-Audit & Adjustment Co 466
Atlantic Coppersmith and Plumbing Works 420
Basshor, Thomas C. Co 386
Baker-Whiteley Coal Co 390
Bartlett Hayward Co 152
Baltimore & Philadelphia Steamboat Co 304
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Ry 318
Baltimore Shoe House 372
Baltimore & Washington Concrete Co 376
Baltimore Audit Co 394
Baltimore Trust Co 194
Baltimore Trust & Guarantee Co 202
Baltimore Equitable Society 204
Baltimore Steam Packet Co 238
Baltimore County Water & Electric Co 274
Baltimore Ferro-Conerete Co 282
Baltimore Bridge Co 284
Baltimore Towel Supply Co 278
Baltimore Lumber Co 454
Baltimore Roller Co 457
Barnstein, R - xii
Bagby Furniture Co 206
Baum, Fritz W 460
Bennett, Edwin, Pottery Co 82
Berger, George 106
Bevans, Samuel 0., & Nikol Co 410
Bennett, B. F., Building Co 461
Big Vein Pocohontas Coal Co 114
Bissing, H. W 459
Black & Hunter 392
Blumenthal & Langfeld 136
Bohne, Henry W 106
Boettigheimer, Reier & Co 400
Brown, H. C, & Co 238
Broadway Central Hotel 462-470
R. BARNSTEIN
Ladies^ Tailor
505 NORTH GILMOR STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. R. I'.iirnstein estal)lislie{l this business August 1.1, 1007, at 503 North Gilmor
Street, and later lie moxcd to .lOS Nortli (iilmor 8trcc1. where lie is at present located.
Mr. Barnstein is a ladies' tailor, and lias earned a ])osition of high standing by the
superior excellence and the artistic llidioughness of his productions.
]\Ir. Barnstein maintains a perfectly ('(piipped establishment, where is employed a
large and elhcient corps of nnikers, mochdeis and iinisiiers of robe.s, gowns and costumes
from ])is own designs and jiat terns.
R EPRESENT ATIO NS— Co7) i i n nod
PAGE
Burnliam. Walter E 368
Eurt Machine Co lOS
Buffington, John J., & Co 176
Carter, Webster & Co ; 118
Calvert Bank 306
Calvert Stove & Heatinp- Co 416
Carr, Owens & Co 326
Canton Box Co 448
Carbondale Machine Co 412
Carter, J. S., & Co 436
Castelberg National Jewelry Co 442
Central Sash, Door & Blind ^Manufactory 358
Central Savings Bank 192
Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Co 71
Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Battery Co ; 124
Chipman, George, & Son 218
Chesapeake Steamship Co 238
Chatard, Wm. M 412
Christhilf . Joseph C v
Club Hand Laundry 469
Cohen & Hughes 314
Commercial & Farmers' National Bank XLiv
Consolidated Cotton Duck Co 316
Consolidation Amusement Co 234
Consolidation Coal Co 110
Continental Trust Co 234
Cohn, Wolf 236
Cowan, John 461
Cronhardt, Dnmler & Co 254
Crowley & Skip])er 450
Cumberland Coal Co • 338
Ciishen, P. J 416
Cunningham, Chas. L., & Co 459
Davis, Milton C 124
De Long & Co 274
Diggs-Vanneman Mfg. Co 370-371
Dorsey, J. W 464
Dobson, John & James xxvi
Drovers' & Mechanics' National Bank 338
Duer, John & Sons 224
Du Brau, Otto M 436
Duker, J. H., Box Co 272
I'.'aton & Burnett Business College 138
Eagle White Lead Co 444
Eclipse Manufacturing Co 140
Eichengreen & Co 116
Elliott, Chas., & Co 71
Elite Dyeing & Cleaning Co 122
Emerson Drug Co xlvi
Enterprise Steam & Hot Water Heating Co 96
Engineering & Contracting Co 280
Esselmann, George Co 280
Euker, Chas. A., & Co 320
Evans, David E., & Co 156
xiii
"the house of little prices and big values"
spot-cash house, and while its mission is to perform a
will not begin its career without the kindest of
feelings and respect to all men either in the com-
mercial or professional world.
The promoter of this proposition, Mr. Peter J.
Scully, really desires to use this opportunity to
pay a personal tribute to a people to whom this
book is dedicated rather than to advertise; his
associations with the Hebrews of this community
have been extensive both in a commercial and
social way, and he desires to pay an humble
tribute to them for the great part they have
played in the different walks of life in the world
generally.
SCULLY'S
50 Stores in
One Company
BROADWAY
AND EASTERN AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MD.
" The House
of Little Prices and Big
Values "
The idea of this store is to
build up the trade of this the
great eastern section of this
the great metropohs of the
south. The policy of this
store will be equal to any
store in Baltimore, and also
to serve a great, deserving and
thrifty public. It will be a
service to the eastern locality, it
peter J. SCULLY
REPRESENTATIONS— Con^mwecZ
PAGE
Falconer Co ^^^^
Farley, James F xviil
Fishpaw, Eli L. M 1'^^
Fidelity & Deposit Co 196
Fidelity Trust Co « 196
Fickert, Charles 460
Fleischer, E., & Son 116
Fleckenstein & Co 400
Flannery-Griffiths Co 450
Foster Bros. Mfg. Co 184
Frey, George E 1^4
Friedman, L 1'"
Friedman, H , ^^^
Francis Co ^^^
Frederick, Wm. C -, 426-427
Furst Bros. & Co 92
Fuchshoehle, The 462
Gardiner Dairy ^28
Garthe, Wm., Co • 246
Gans Bros 406
Ganter, F. X., Co 416
Gaither's City & Suburban Express Co 458
Gernand, Edward L 86
Gehrmann, Ph. F. Co 142
German-American Bank 468
George, H. Barry ^^
Gilpin, Langdon & Co 324
Gillet, Martin & Co 158
Ginsberg, S xxii
Ginsberg, S., & Co '. 428
Gibson & Young 410
Goldman, Ralph 300
Golden Trading Stamp Co 396-397
Goodman, Wallach & Helber ■ 256
Goldstrom Bros ■ 404
Gomprecht & Benesch 428
Gottlieb-Bauernschmidt-Straus Brewing Co XLViii
Graham's Storage Warehouse 352
Griffith, John A., & Co 452
Guth Roman Cafe 264
Gutman, Joel, & Co 270
Haines, J. J., & Co viii
Hanline Bros 126
Halle, S., Sons 126
Hartwig & Kemper 404
Hawley Down-Draft Furnace Co 432
Harrigan, Mark D 457
llecht, Brittingham Co 398
Henry & Stromenger 136
Held, Mrs. Charles 402
Herstein, L. A., & Ck) 292
Henkel, W. G 466
Hilgartner Marble Co 342
Hicks, Chas. A. Co 410
H. FRIEDMAN
232 AND 234 NORTH GILMOR STREET
Mr. Fricdiiian began busint'ss on his own account at 504 Smallwood Street. His
growth was very rapid, and he now occupies tlie double liouses known as 232 and 234
North Gilmor Street. Mr. Friedman's reputation as a Ladies' Taihir of high order needs
no higher testimony than the statement that he turns out seventy-live suits and upwards
per week.
Mr. FriiMlnian was Unn in (ialicia, Austria. July, ISTll. and came to tliis country
in IS'.l."). wlicrc lie received liis education. In ISHd lie began business on liis own account
in a small way on Smallwood Street and now ranks as one of the Leading Ladies"
Tailors in Baltimore City, having in his employ forty people.
REPRESENTATIONS— Conrtwi/ec?
PAGE
How, John K., & Co 122
Holme & Waddington 330
Hopkins-Mansfeld, J. Setli, Co 380
Howser, G. S., & Co ■ 136
Hopkins Place Savings Bank 182
Howard Furniture Co > 200
Hubbs & Corning 398
Hughes Furniture !Mfg. Co 208
Hutzler Bros 268
Hurst, John E., & Co 469
Hurlbutt & Hurlbutt 272
Hughes & Woodall 276
Huyler's 468
Hygeia Dairy 334
Isaacs, 1 73
International Bedding Co 184
Independent Coal Co . . Back Inside Cover
Jackson, H. W., Co 442
Dr. Jarvis Bilious and Bowel Bullets 468
Jenkins & Jenkins XX
Jones, A. E 124
Johancen, S., & Co 392
Johnson, Boyd & Co 136
Jones, W. E., Fine Art Rooms 278
Kahl-Holt Co 122
Kaiser, The 308
Kaufman Fireproof Storage Warehouse 354
Kaufman Beef Co 418
Keeley Institute 348
Kemp, C. M., Mfg. Co 294
Keller, Dr. Frank M xxiv
Kirkpatrick, Dr. A. M 108
Kipp, George, & Son 188
Knowles, Frank A.. & Co 248
Kohlerman, Mnie. Pauline 112
Kries, M. A 410
Kruse's Hotel 418
Kramer, N 464
Lamdin, Thompson & Co 104
Lapsley & Brother Co 226
Lauer & Harper Co 286
Lang, L. M ' 466
Lexington Moving Picture Parlor 84
Levenstein & Lubin 372
Levin. Julius, & Sons 380
Ledvinka, Charles S 400
Leatherbury, Webster & Co 186
Levenson & Zenitz 222
Levi, M. & A 454
Leydecker, Chas. W 302
Library Bureau 374
Livezey, John R 430
Lobe, isT. B., & Co 336
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JAMES F. FARLEY
Contractor and
Builder
43 FRANKLIN BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
SNOW, MCCASLIN & CO.
BXJILDING
James F. Farley
Contractor
Mr. Farley entered into the General Contracting and Build-
ing Business August 20, 1904, and is prepared to build any
kind of a structure from foundation to roof — no contract being
too large for his facilities and no contract being too small
to not receive his best attention. Among the many contracts
fulfilled by Mr. Farley may be notably mentioned the fol-
lowing :
Engine House No. 13,
Engine House No. 34,
Engine House No. 1,
Truck House No. 8,
Truck House No. 14,
Truck House No. 1,
Truck House No. 4,
Factory Building for Messrs. Hamburger Bros. & Co.,
Store Building for Mr. Samuel Jacoby,
Store Building for Mrs. B. Altman,
Store Building for Mr. Benjamin Schleisner,
Bank Building for The Bernstein-Cohen Co.,
Warehouse for The Colonial Trust Co.,
Warehouse for the Misses Bogue,
Warehouse for The Ciotti-Vinventi Co.,
Warehouse for George Gunther,
Warehouse for Cronin & McDonald,
Warehouse for M. D. Martin,
Residence for Dr. Charles O'Donovan,
Residence for Mr. Clifford Dietrich,
Residence for Mrs. George Harrison,
St. Mary's Home,
The Snow-McCaslin Building, and numerous other build-
ings in all parts of the city.
! REPRESENTATIONS— Confinwed
PAGE
Louis, Henry D 356
Lurssen, C. C, Son Co 394
Lucas, Chas. H 450
Lyon, Conklin & Co 410
Masson, Paul 306
Markoe, Frank 132
Maryland Trust Co y , ., 78
Maryland Rubber Co 120
Maryland & Pennsylvania R. R 144
Maryland Steel Co 145
MacCarthy, Florence VV. Co 174
Macht, Ephraim 178
Mallory Machinery Co 420
Matthews, Thomas, & Son 422
Mann Piano Co xxxvi
McGinnis Distillery 78
Mclntyre & Henderson 420
Merchants' & Miners' Transportation Co 304
Meigs & Heisse 338
Meiser, H., & Son 342
Meislahn, C. F., & Co 342
Mercantile Trust & Deposit Co 202
Mengers, Charles F 240
Miller, N 82
Millar, W. J. S 420
Miller, L. H., Safe & Iron Works Inside Front Cover
Miller, Daniel Co LH
Miles, John ii
Morris, Dr. John A •. 108
Monogram Lunch & Dining-Room 310
Mottu, Theodore, & Co 188
Monumental Custom Tailoring Co 250
Morgan Co 422
Monarch Laundry 444
Monarch Metal Weather Strip Co 459
Monitor Steam Generator Co 232
Morrow Bros 362
Myer, Dr. Bernhard 336
National Exchange Bank 80
National Window & Office Cleaning Co 364
National Mechanics Bank 382
National Marine Bank 382
National Howard Bank 444
National Enameling & Stamping Co 296
National Heating Co 458
National Bank of Commerce 464
Nelson Refrigerator Co 76
Newton & Painter 422
Niederhoefer's Restaurant 460
Norris, R. Milton 102
Novelty Steam Boiler Works 386
North Bros. & Strauss 418
Obrecht, Charles F 336
Oriental Rug Co 232
JENKINS & JENKINS, Inc.
Manufacturing and Retail
Silversmiths
216 NORTH CHARLES ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm needs no introduction to Baltimoreans. Located at 216 Nortli Charles
Street, their establishment is a Mecca for Fastidious Buyers of Silverware — the kind
that has all the substantial character of the ware our j^randparents loved ; besides
possessing a charm of design and excellence of finish all its own. Jenkins & Jenkins
are "makers and retailers" of silverware that fulfils every essential requirement.
H. BARRY GEORGE
MOTOR REPAIRING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
223 N. CALVERT STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. George established this business in 1908, at 1204 Greenmount Avenue. The
business was later moved to its present quarters at 223 N. Calvert Street, where is
maintained every facility and equipment to make high-grade repairs for motors, fans
and electrical apparatus of all descriptions. Mr. George is also an electrical con-
tractor in all branches, his policy being to extend the highest efficiency into every
department of his work at satisfactory prices.
LOOK FOR THE ELECTRIC SIGN
REPRESENTATIONS— Con^mi^erf
PAGE
Orr, Eppley & Co 288
Ottenheimer Bros 418
Old Town National Bank 460
Patiixent Lumber Co 434
Penn Mutual Life Ins. Co 132
Peabody Piano Co 442
Penniman & Fairley 298
Photo-Chrome Engraving Co 457
Pikesville Dairy Co 74
Piet-Robertson-Rainey Co 102
Pimes, M., & Co 216
Pollack's 220
Price Co 86
Pnulen. C. D., Co 300-301
Purity Creamery Co ♦. 458
Radecke, H. F., & Sons '. 162
Rasch & Gainor 228
Ramsey, James W.. Co 408
Rettberg, Louis .H 312
Reeder, Charles L 346
Reinhard, Meyer & Co 380
Read, William A., & Co 382
Reliable Furniture Mfg. Co 212
Rennous, Kleinle & Co vi
Rieger, Henry P 384
Rice Bros. Vienna Bakery 290
Ripple, S. A., & Bro : 456
Roesser, Henry, & Son 408
Rock Island Sash & Door Works xxxv
Ruhe, Wm. L., Co 408
Rubenstein, L xxviil
Sanders & George 388
Sadler's Bryant & Stratton College 150
Safe Deposit & Trust Co 193
Salzman, Dr x
Schanze's Modern Drug Store 82
Schmidt, Peter, Vienna Bakery 82
Schafl'er, D. S .* 124
Sehwind Quarry Co 342
Schoppert & Spates 358
Schindler & Schindler 366
Schoen & Co 160
Scherer, John C, Jr., & Co 170
Schloss Brothers .& Co 190
Scherer, William C, & Co 414
Schneider, F. E., Paving Co 456
Schwarz, Henry 466
Schwarz, William, & Sons 366
Scully's 50 Stores in One xiv
Scriven, J. A., Co m
Security Storage & Trust Co 350
Security Heating Co 452
Second National Bank 366
xxi
S. GINSBERG
LADIES' TAILOR AND IMPORTER
419 NOBTH CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Te'.cphoiie Communication, Mt. Vernon, 3827 Y
Mr. Ginsberg established at the above address in 1910,
backed by an experience in the ladies' tailoring field of
fifteen years, during which time engaged high-class
patronage for nine years with Mme. Glyder, and also
with the well-known house of Isaac Hamburger &
Sons — with the latter house he was fitter in the ladies'
tailoring department.
Mr. Ginsberg was born in Riga, Russia, thirty-two
years ago and came to Baltimore twenty-two years ago,
and to-day enjoys a large clientele of Baltimore's best
people.
This establishment is complete in every detail and
the most exclusive European models and fabrics are on
display.
WASHINGTON SANITARIUM
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
TAKOMA PARK, D. C.
The Location — Beautifully situated in Takoma Park, one of Washington's most
attractive suburbs, amid thickly wooded surroundings and attractive walks, on a bluff'
overlooking the Sligo, a famous, rippling stream.
The Building — Imposing in appeararwe, and of modern fireproof and sanitary
construction throughout.
Facilities — Treatment rooms are thoroughly equipped with modern appliances,
and all physiological healing agencies of recognized value are used, including the
various applications of hydrotherapy, phototherapy, massage, electricity, etc.
The Diet — Each patient is earefully advised by a physician as to the choice and
combination of foods. More healthful substitutes replace tea, coffee and flesh meats.
Reforms in eating are made so pleasantly tiiat the patient soon loses the desire for
harmful foods.
Education — Instructive and interesting health lectures are given by the physicians;
also instruction in scientific cookery, physical culture exercises and drills. The aim is
to teach patients how to keep well after they return home.
The Life — The Sanitarium lias a corps of Christian nurses and attendants who
render cheerful service to patients. The atmosphere of harmony, "good will" and home
comfort that prevails causes patients soon to forget their illness as they find themselves
members of a happy family.
Correspondence is Invited.
REPRESENTATIONS— Conimwed
PAGE
Severn Eealty Co 378
Sharp & Dohme 322
Sherwood Distilling Co 412
Shriver, Bartlett & Co 160
Shulman, N iv
Sigel, Rothschild & Co 172
Siehler, J 406
Simmons Mfg. Co 412
Smith, Layton Fontaine 148
Southern Bedding Co 74
Southern Investment & Security Co 366
Solmson, M., Fly Screen Co 406
Spranklin, Dr. Thos. Wm 166
Spindler, George 408
Springer, Eugene D 414
State ]\Iutual Life Assurance Co 86
Standard Accident Insurance Co 88
Standard Cap Co 414
Standard Salt Co 360
Stanfield, Thos. B., & Co 368
Stanfield-Bevan Construction Co 464
Stewart & Co 266
Steil. Frank, Brewing Co 412
Stebbins. Wallace, & Sons 414
Stone, Dorsey & Preston 438
Strauss Bros 244
Stockham, Grant & Co 456
Sutton. R. M., Co L
Swindell Bros 326
Swartz, Manno 466
Taylor, Howard R., & Co 382
Tall Bros 186
Teichmann, Max, & Co 390
Thanhouser & Wciller 362
Tliienieyer, J. H., Co 446
Tongue, X. T 88
Tottle, Wm. A., & Co vii
Treide & Sons ' 134
United Shirt & Collar Co 180
United Craftsmen ■ 452
Walnut Grove Dairy 332
Walpert. Fred., & Co 146
Wallerstein, David S 252
Warsaw Elevator Co 132
Warren, Ehret Co 461
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railway 318
Washington-Sunset Route xxxrv
Washington Sanitarium xxii
Weiskittel, A., & Sons Co 90
Wernig, Joseph S 100
Western National Bank 162
Western Maryland Railway xxxii
Westmoreland Lunch Room 362
Welsh, Wm. F 459
xxiii
DR. FRANK M. KELLER
Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania
Veterinarian
HOSPITAL AND OFFICE
NUMBERS 404-6-8 NORTH CASTLE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
FRANK M KELLER
.
E.NTKA.Nt'K TO 1 lib: HOSIMTAI. OX CASTLK STREKT
This husiness was established by Dr. Keller in 1900, and the Keller Veterinary
Hospital is an "L"-shaped structure — two-story brick, 40x50x74 feet — fully equipped
with all the latest appliances for the scientific treatment of animals. The hospital
is sanitary throughout, and the seventeen stalls are very seldom unoccupied. A special
feature of Dr. Keller's practice is the care of dogs and cats, wliicli are boarded by day,
week or month and every care given them.
The local 'phone number is C. & P. Wolfe 1087, and calls are promptly responded
to during all hours of the day or night.
Dr. Keller is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is ranked among
the expert veterinarians of the East, as attested by the large patronage he enjoys.
REPRESENTATIONS— Con^nwec/
PAGE
VVhelan, Duer & Lanahan 340
Willms, Charles, Surgical Instrument Co 320
Wilson, J. S., Jr., & Co 146
Winchester, V. W 210
Wiessner, John F., & Sons Brewing Co xxx
Wood, William E., Co 98
Wolf, M., & Son 130
Wolf, Marcus W., & Co 182
Woodward, Baldwin & Co 134
Young & Seldon Co 260
Young, John R 456
York Safe & Lock Co i
Zeller, Wm. F., & Co 302
Zies, Charles, & Sons 424
INDEX TO BIOGRAPHIES
PAGE
Ades, Harry 269
Ades, Simon 269
Adler, Dr. Harry 203
Adler, Sigmund M 199
Ambach, INIichael 255
Amberg, Dr. Samuel 255
Baehrach, David 199
Bendann, Daniel 101
Binswanger, A. C 215
Block, Myer J 173
Blum, Dr. Joseph 239
Blumenbei'g, Leopold 169
Burgunder, Henry 161
Castelberg, Joseph 225
Cohen, Mendes '. 149
Cohen, Abraham 149
Cohen, Dr. Lee 215
Cohen, I., Son 225
Cone, Dr. Sydney M 211
Davidson, Isaac 253
Drey, Elkan 249
Eichengreen, Irvin 273
Epstein, Jacob 181
Fleischer, Silas M 243
Frank, Eli 157
Frank, A. L 189
Frank, Moses 207
Franklin, Fabian 149
Frank, Moses N 243
Friedenwald, Dr. Harry 153
Friedenwald, Dr. Julius 157
Friedenwald, Joseph 161
Friedenwald, B. B 277
Friedmann, Benjamin 207
Gichner, Dr. Joseph E 253
PAGE
Ginsberg, Solomon 211
Glass, Rev. Herman 229
Goldman, Ralph 225
Goldsmith, Meyer B 211
Goldsmith, Jacob S 239
Goldstrom, Lewis A 229
Goldstrom, Herman 173
Goodman, Leon 253
Gottlieb, Fred. H 207
Greenbaum, Dr. H. S 277
Gutman, Louis K 249
Halle, Meyer S 273
Hamburger, Isaac 273
Hanline, Simon M 173
Hanline, Alex M 277
Hartogensis, B. H 203
Hartogensis, Henry S 281
Heeht, Emanuel 173
Herzberg, Philip 195
Hirsliberg, Moses H 243
Hochheimer, Lewis 253
Hoohheimer, Rev. Henry 177
Hochschild, Max 207
Hutzler, Abram G 229
Joffe, Max 199
Keyser, Ephraim 157
Lauchheimer, Sylvan H 261
Lehmayer, Martin 255
Levinstein, Israel 273
Levi, Louis 235
Levj', Michael S 153
Likes, Sylvan H 269
Lobe, Napoleon B 235
Macht, Ephraim 229
Mandelbaum, Seymour 239
JOHN & JAMES DOBSON
The Pioneer
Manufacturers of Pile Fabrics
in America
MILLS
FALLS OF SCHUYLKILL, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
NEW YORK SALESROOMS
134-136 SPRING ST., NEW YORK CITY
( LOUIS C. GANZEL
Under Management -
( HENRY J. GABEL
BIOGRAPHIES
PAGE
Meyer, Maurice J 269
Meyer, Moses Maurice 269
Moses, Jacob M 173
Nusbaum, Max 239
Putzel, Lewis 249
Rab, Jacob 161
Rabinowitz, Ellas N 177
Rayner, William Solomon xL
Rayner, Isidor 153
Reinliard, Samuel E 255
Rosenfekl, Mrs. Rosie Wiesenfeld 177
Rosenfeld, Col. Israel 225
Rosenfeld, Michael 277
RoWisehild. Benjamin 261
Rosenthal, Samuel 177
Rosenberg, Simon 195
Samuels, Dr. Abraham 195
Schuman, Rev. Jacob 169
Schvanenfeld, Rev. Jacob 207
Schloss, Nathan. 187
Schloss, William 187
Contiyiued
PAGE
Schloss, Michael 187
Schloss, Jonas 189
Schloss, Julius 189
Schloss, Meyer 189
Schloss, Louis J 189
Schloss, Toney 277
Siegel, David 239
Silberman, Tanchum 261
Skutch, Max 225
Sonneborn, Henry 165
Stein, Simon H 199
Steiner, Hugo 261
Strauss, Manes 255
Strauss, Henry F 273
Strouse, Isaac 169
Strouse, Mrs. Hennie (Eli) 235
Wallach, Samuel M 261
Weinberg, Daniel A 211
Wiesenfeld, David 243
Wolf, Harry M 199
Wolman, Dr. Samuel 229
Wyman, Julius H 249
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS
INDIVIDUALS
Ades, Simon (deceased) 355
Ades, Harry 361
Adler, Dr. Harry 325
Adler, Sigmund M 411
Affelder, Max ( deceased ) 388
Ambach, Michael 183
Amberg, Dr. Samuel 333
Bachrach, David 401
Bendann, Daniel 399
Benesch, Isaac (deceased) 405
Benesch, Jesse 353
Blum, Dr. Joseph 329
Burgunder, Henry (deceased) 423
Castelberg, Joseph 227
Cohen, Mendes 147
Cohen, Dr. Lee 341
Cohen, Sidney B 417
Cohen, I., Son 315
Cone, Dr. Sydney M 335
Davidson, Isaac 219
Drey, Elkan 421
Elchengreen, William (deceased) 339
Eichengreen, Irvin 409
Eisenberg, A 410
Epstein, Jacob 179
Fleisclier, E. (deceased) 339
Fleischer, Silas M 209
Frank, Eli 271
Frank, Solomon 415
Frank, Albert L 293
Frank, Moses N 463
Franklin, Fabian 175
Freudenthal, Rev. Samuel 99
Friedenwald, Dr. Julius 319
Friedenwald, Joseph 159
Friedenwald, Dr. Harry 267
Gichner, Dr. Joseph E 323
Ginsberg, Solomon 213
Goldman, Ralph 309
Goldsmith, Meyer B 251
Goldsmith, Jacob S 247
Gomprecht, Jacob 351
Goodman, Leon 257
Gottlieb, Frederick H 307
Greenbaiuu, Leon E 265
Gutman, Joel (deceased) 270
Gutman, Louis K 241
Hanline, Alexander M 259
Hartogensis, B. H 299
Hamburger, Isaac (deceased) 407
Hanline, Simon M 191
Hartogensis, H. S 359
Hochschild, Max 245
Hollander, Jacob H 317
Hutzler, Abram G 233
llntzler. David 237
L. RUBENSTEIN
"The Different Ladies' Tailor"
L. RUBENSTEIN. Designer
1531 WEST LEXINGTON STREET
Two Doors from Gilmer Street
BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm was founded January 1, 1910, and is owned by L. Rubenstein. !Mr.
Rubenstein has been identified with the manufacturing of Ladies' and Misses' Suits
under the firm name of Rubenstein & Brookman, at 312 West Baltimore Street.
On the interior finishing of a ladies' garment depends the permanence of the fit.
Mr. Rubenstein personally superintendents every minute stitch — every tailoring detail
in the garment being made so that the frequent loose, baggy efiect is forestalled and the
garment insured to retain its shape. All the latest English Imported and Domestic
Fabrics are .shown, and at prices astonishingly low.
C. & P. Telephone Gilmor 2210
ILLUSTRATIONS— Con<tw2/ed
Keyser, Ephraim
Kohn, Benno
Kohn, Louis B
Laiichheimer, Sylvan H
Lehmayer, Martin
Levi, M
Levi, A
Levi, Louis
Levenson, Getzel
Levenson, Samuel
Levenstein, Israel
Levy, Michael S
Likes, Albert H
Likes, Dr. Sylvan H
Lobe, Napoleon B
Lubin, Joseph
Macht, Ephraim
Mandelbaum, Seymour
Meyer, Maurice J
Meyer, Moses Maurice
Moses, Jacob M
Myer, Dr. Bernhard
Nusbaum, Max
Pimes, Maurice
Pimes, Isaac
Pimes, David
Pimes, William
Putzel, Lewis
Rab, Jacob
Rabinowitz, Elias Nathan
Rayner, Hon. Isidor
Rayner, William S. (deceased) . . . ,
Reinhard, Samuel E
Rosenfeld, Mrs. Rosie Wiesenfeld.
Rosenfeld, Col. Israel
'AGE
155
245
245
303
297
303
365
.377
223
223
373
171
367
331
321
375
178
197
383
379
391
337
357
217
217
217
217
389
387
231
151
XLI
.381
113
369
Rosenfeld, Goody
Rosenthal, Samuel . . . .
Rothschild, Benjamin .
Salzman, Dr. S. J
Schloss, Nathan
Schloss, William
Schloss, Michael
Schloss, Jonas (deceased)....
Schloss, Meyer
Schloss, Louis J
Scoll, Jacob
Shulman, N
Siegel, David
Silberman, Tancluim
Skutch, Max
Sonneborn, Henry
Stein, Simon H
Steiner, Hugo
Strauss, Henry F
Strauss, Louis (deceased) . . . .
Strauss,. Moses ( deceased ) . . .
Strauss, Abraham (deceased)
Strauss, Manes
Strouse, Mrs. Hennie (Eli) . .
Strouse, Isaac
Wallach, Samuel M
Weiller, Charles I....
Weinberg-, Daniel A . . .
Wiesenfeld, David
Wolf, Moses (deceased)
Wolf, Hon. Harry B . . ,
Wolf, Harry M
Wolman, Dr. Samuel. .
Zenitz, Moses N
'AGE
115
201
349
313
275
279
283
287
289
291
395
XX
347
305
205
1C3
413
295
343
244
244
244
403
109
167
257
303
345
263
130
385
311
327
223
RABBIS AND CANTORS
Glass, Rev. Herman 46
Guttmacher, Rev. Dr. Adolf 18
Kaiser, Rev. Alois (deceased) xli
Rosenau, Rev. Dr. William 14
Rubenstein, Rev. Dr. Charles A 22
Schatier, Rev. Dr. S 10
Schneeberger, Rev. Dr. Henry W 6
Schuman, Rev. Jacob 72
Schvanenfeld, Rev. Jacob 50
Szold, Rev. Dr. Benjamin (deceased) . . .xxxix
TEMPLES, CLUBS AND INSTITUTIONS
Lloyd Street Synagogue xlv
(former Home Balto. Heb. Cong.)
Lloyd Street Synagogue xxxi
(former Home Chizuk Emunah Cong.)
Madison Avenue Temple 34
Oheb Shalom Temple 30
Phoenix Club 75
Shearith Israel Temple 42
Suburban Club 85
Chizuk Emunah Temple 38
Clover Club 93
Har Sinai Temple 26
Hebrew Benevolent Society 135
Hebrew Friendly Inn 139
Hebrew Hospital and Asylum 123
Hebrew Orphan Asylum 97
Jewish Home for Consumptives :
Jacob Epstein Memorial Building 101
Solomon Kann Memorial Cottage 105
Samuel & Emma Rosenthal Cottage. . . 107
Jewish Working Girls' Home 127
Lexington Street Synagogue xlix
(former Home Har Sinai Cong.)
Levj% Betsy, Memorial 131
JOHN F. WIESSNER & SONS
BREWING COMPANY
1700 NORTH GAY STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tliis renowned brewery was established in 18(33 by John F. Wiessner, on the same
spot now occupied by the magnificent structures which have grown out of the business
begun nearly fifty years ago. The company now trades as John F. Wiessner & Sons
Brewing Company, which was incorporated 1891, of which Mr. George F. Wiessner is
president and treasurer, and Mr. Henry F. Wiessner vice-president and secretary. The
OFFICE I700&I702 N GAY £T
BOTH PHONES
BOTTLING DEPARTMENT I7C4" 1710 N GAY ST
product of this l)rcwcry ranks witli that of the leading bieweries of the country. The
offices are at 17<)<) and 1702 N. Gay Street, and the bottling department 1702 to 1710 N.
Gay .Street, where the "Superlative Beers" of the Wiessner Brewery are bottled for hotel
and family use. That the policy inaugurated by the father has been maintained by the
sons is shown l)y the prt'seiit liigli staiuliug aiid the ineicasiiig ])i()sperity of this famous
brewerv.
mmniiiji."^
III II III
M^^^s'^&^^^^^^^^^^^
OLD LLOVU STREET SYNAGOGDE,
(CHIZUK EMUNAH CONG.)
THE WESTERN
MARYLAND RAILWAY
COMPANY
" The Road of a Thousand Beauties "
The Western Maryland Railroad was chartered in 1852, and, al-
though only recently freed from a receivership, into which it went in
March, 1908, is to-day enjoying the highest degree of jDrosperity, and
occupies tlie unique position of a road rebuilt, the receivership hav-
ing brought order out of chaos. From an humble beginning the Western
Maryland Railroad has developed into a great system, which ere long
will become a section of an important trunk line between Baltimore and
the Pacific Coast. The line of the road traverses three States — Mary-
land, Pennsylvania and West Virginia — through a section of America
marked by the most glorious scenery and noted for its surpassing
natural resources. The Blue Ridge and Alleghany are among the noblest
mountain ranges in the United States; in the summer ranking among the
country's most favored resorts by reason of the superb climatic condition
and vacation advantages. The region is dotted with splendid hostelries
and home-like cottages, which are patronized by thousands of summer resi-
dents seeking sure relief, which is to be found among these enjoyable
hills, from the heat and oppression of crowded cities. Pen Mar and Gettys-
burg, both on the line of this road, offer opportunities for excursional
recreation full of historical interest to thousands of visitors during the
summer and fall. The ever-growing appreciations by the public of the
advantages to be found in the territory covered by this road is shown by
the enormous increase in traffic. Pen Mar is an ideal summer resort situ-
ated on the crest of the Blue Ridge Range, where every amusement and
diversion is provided; while Gettysburg is too well and favorably known,
as the scene of one of the world's greatest battles, to need further comment
here. The equipment of the Western Maryland Railway is of the latest
and most approved type, maintaining the most powerful mountain-climbing
engines and running handsome vestibule coaches, with observation, parlor
and buffet cars connected with each train. It is the scenic road of America
with a thousand beauties to fascinate the picturesque eye.
i.
REV. VR. BENJAMIN SZOLD
Born November 13, 1829
Died July 31, 1902
WASHINGTON-SUNSET ROUTE
TO CALIFORNIA
SANTA BARBARA MISSION
The Washington-Smisot Route began to be
aggressively exploited as a tourist route to and
from the Pacific Coast in September, 1895.
From that time on every measure has been
adopted to attract and satisfy the traveling
l)ublic from a point of service and equipment.
Starting from Boston, nineteen States and
Territories are traversed before Los Angeles or
San Francisco is reached — a rich opportunity,
indeed, to study, from actual observation, the dis-
tinctive features of commerce, agriculture, manu-
facture, flora, climate, topography and all man-
ner of places and peoples, in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Old
Mexico, Arizona and California. There are stop-over privileges permitted en route,
which make these opportunities especially enticing.
Standard sleeping cars are operated from New York to New Orleans and from
New Orleans to San Francisco; and tourist sleeping cars are operated from Wash-
ington to San Francisco without change, constituting the longest run in the world
for any cars in regular service ; and a particularly pleasing feature of this tourist
sleeping car service is that the same conductor and porter go through with the car
without change, thus adding largely to the comfort and pleasure of the passengers.
These features have been prime factors in building up this Tourist Car Line from
one car a week to four cars per week.
Many people in the East who have not traveled in the tourist cars of the Wash-
ington-Sunset Route do not appreciate the ex-
treme superiority of these cars.
The offices of the Washington-Sunset Route
are conveniently accessible to the traveling pub- ]£i^^si^J2i~U^\\ri'~:--j::'/^'7^^^S^^I^''^>?:^
lie at 170 and 228 Washington Street, Boston;
No. 1, 366, 1158 and 1200 Broadway, New
York; 632 and 828 Chestnut Street, Phila-
delphia; 119 East Baltimore Street and 29 West Hg^^^^^"^//i|^H|li^:'u.>^
Baltimore Street, Baltimore; 705 15th Street B^^^^W/:i^^W^I,^^4;£>i
and 905 F Street, Wasliington. along thk kio or.\ni)i;, ti;xas
ROCK ISLAND SASH & DOOR WORKS
Main Factory
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
The total area of floor space of the factory and warehouses of the Rock Island Sash
and Door Works is over thirteen acres. This company manufactures sash, doors,
mouldings, blinds and mill work of all descriptions and makes a specialty of the cele-
brated "Crown Door," made in veneer hardwoods. The Rock Island Sash and Door
Works maintain branch offices and warehouses in the following cities, all carrying stock
and always at your service:
Baltimore, Md.
Columbus, Ohio
Wichita, Kans.
Muskagee, Okla.
Denver, Colo.
Salt Lake City, Utah
St. Louis, Mo.
The Baltimore branch carries in stock, or can furnish on special order, the following
products:
Adjustable Gable Ornaments
Altar Railings
Balusters. Porch
Barber Poles
Balusters, Stair
Base Beads
Bead Mouldings
Beam Ceilings
Bent Windows and Sash
Bevel Plates, Leaded
Blinds, Inside
Blinds, Outside
Blinds, Venetian
Blocks, Corner, Head, Base
Brackets, Outside
Cabinets, Medicine
Caps, Composition
Caps, Newel or Post
Cap Trim
Ceilings, Paneled
C hipped Glass
Church Furniture
Clock Shelves
Colonnade Openings
Columns, Interior
Columns, Porch
Counters, Store
Cresting, Outside
"Crown" Doors, Open and Glazed
Cupboards
Door Jambs
Drapery, Outside
Drops, Porch
Entrances, "Crown"
Factory Windows
Fancy Butt Shingles
Fifteen-Light Windows
Finials
Fireplaces
Flooring
Floor Finishing Supplies
Floors, Inlaid
Florentine Glass
Frames, Window and Door
Fruit Pickers' Ladders
Glass, Leaded, Double Strength
Glass, Geometric Chipped
Glass, Prism
Glass, Ribbed
Glass, Maze
Glass, Wire
Grates, Mantels and Fireplaces
Grilles, Inside and Porch
Gutters. "V"
Hot-Bed Sash
Ladders, Step and Extension
Legs, Table and Sink
Mantel and Clock Shelves
Mantels, Hard and Soft Wood
Mouldings, Pearl and Bead
Mouldings, Pressed
Newel Caps
Newels, Porch
Newels, Stair
Office Partitions
Paneled Wainscoting
Parquetry Floors
Pew Ends
Plate Rails
Porch Spindles
Post Caps
Pulpits
Rosettes
Screen Doors
Shutters
Sink Trimmings
Spark Guards
Spindle Guards
Spindle Turnings
Store Doors
Table Legs
Thresholds
Ventilators
Wainscoting
Weights, Sash
THE
WON-
DERFUL
INNER-
PLAYER
An hourly occurrence at the Home of the INNER-PLAYER — The
Photograph tells its own story — You are coidiallj^ invited to call, SEE!
HEAR ! — and PLAY ! the INNER-PLAYER — If you do these three
things, — You will buy NO OTHER!
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
Founders: Geo. Brown (1787-1859), Benj. C. Howard (1791-1872), Alexander
.Bridge (1766-1839), Talbot Jones (1770-1834), Philip E. Thomas (1776-1861), Wm.
Patterson (1752-1835), Robert Oliver (1757-1834), Chas. Carroll, of Carrollton (1737-
1832), Alexander Brown (1764-1834), J. V. L. McMahon (1800-1871), Chas. F. Mayer,
Sr. (1791-1864), Fielding Lucas (1782-1854), VV. G. McNeill (1800-1853), Isaac McKim
(1775-1838), Benj. H. Latrobe (1806-1878), Peter Cooper (1791-1883), Sam'l F. B.
Morse (1791-1872), Louis McLane (1784-1857), Chauncey Brooks (1794-1880), Wm.
G. Harrison (1803-1883), Thos. C. Jenkins (1802-1881), Thos. Swann (1809-1883),
Johns Hopkins (1795-1873), Albert Schumacher (1802-1871), John B. Morris
(1785-1874), John Garrett (1820-1884), John H. B. Latrobe (1803-1891).
The history of the First Railroad in America began with an act of incorporation
granted by the State of Maryland February 28, 1821, and confirmed by the State of
Virginia March 8, 1828. The construction of the road was commenced July 4, 1828,
and at the laying of the "First Stone," Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, cast the first
spadeful of earth, saying: 'T consider this among the most important acts of my life,
second only to that of signing the Declaration of Independence, if indeed second to
that."
Originally it extended from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills, a distance of fifteen miles,
then to Frederick, sixty-one miles. Relays of horses were first used as motive power,
followed by sail-cars. The stone freight-house at Frederick is the oldest freight-house
in the world. In Avigust, 1830, steam was introduced, and Peter Cooper, with his crude
engine, hauled the first train.
The first locomotive built in America was Peter Cooper's "Tom Thumb," which was
successfully run on the B. & O. Railroad; then followed the "Davis Grasshopper,"
designed by Phineas Davis in 1832; then by "Winan's Camel-back" in 1848; after this,
in 1852, came the "Hayes Dutch Wagon," designed for hauling passenger trains. Crude
sleepers were introduced in 1848. The next extension of the road was from Relay to
Washington, thence to Harper's Ferry, to Cumberland, across the Allegheny Mountains
to Wheeling, and finally from Cumberland to Pittsburg and Chicago. The first
through train was run in 1857 to St. Louis.
When the Civil War broke out the eyes of the whole nation were constantly on the
line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, because of its strategic importance and the part
it was compelled to play in the fierce struggle. The entire line from Parkersburg and
Wheeling, W. Va., to Point of Rocks, Md., during the Civil War was debatable ground,
over which the contending hosts marched and fought. Many of the famous battles of
the Civil War were fought along or adjacent to the line of the B. & 0. Railroad, viz.:
At Harper's Ferry, Antietam, South INIountain, Gettysburg, Monocacy, and in all one
hundred and eighty battles were fought, from 1861 to 1865, on or near this historic road.
It ivas the first railrond in America — first to obtain a charter and the only existing
railroad bearing without change its original charter name; first to he operated for pas-
sengers or freight; first to utilize locomotive power; first to penetrate the Allegheny
Mountains ; first to employ electricity as a means of communication. It Jiad the first
telegraph line in the loorld, and over which Prof. S. F. B. Morse sent his first message,
"What hath God xm'ought," from Baltimore to Washington in 1844. First to employ
electricity as a motive power. It has a fully equipped electric power plant of its own
in Baltimore, which supplies current for tlie operation of several of the most immense
passenger stations, all freight terminals, warehouses, shops and water front.
What must be the impression of the thousands living to-day wlio traveled in the
old style of car and who have since enjoyed a journey between Washington and New
York in the palatial "Royal Limited," or indeed, on any of the "Royal Blue" trains!
WILLIAM SOLOMON RAYNER
Merchant and financier; born in Oberelsbach, Bavaria, September 23, 1822; died in
Baltimore, Md., March 1, 1899. In 1840 he removed to the United States. Declining an offer
of the position of religious teaclier in the old Henry Street Synagog\ie, New York, he removed
to Baltimore, -and entered upon a successful mercantile career. At the close of the Civil
War he became one of the chief figures in tlie financial development of Baltimore, serving
for many years on the directorates of the Western National Bank, the Baltimore Equitable
Society and the Western Maryland Railroad.
William S. Rayner was well versed in German and Hebrew and materially assisted the
famous Rabbi Einhorn in the translation of the first German prayer-book used in Baltimore.
As an illustration of his scholarly ability, when Bayard Taylor's translation of "Faust"
appeared Rayner suggested an important change in the text of the first edition. Sending
the corrected copy to Mr. Taylor, the distinguished author sent in return a written acknowl-
edgment of the valuable assistance thus rendered him, and in the edition of 1898 the change
was made. As a matter of historical interest we give the letter written by Bayard Taylor
to Mr. Rayner:
142 East Eighteenth Street, New York.
January 7, 1876.
Dear Sib:
I thank you for calling my attention to the line you quote. My translation is un-
doubtedly incorrect. As it was written nearly six years ago, I cannot recall what cause led
me to translate Herr as "God" instead of "lord" or "master," but I was probably misled by
one of the many commentaries which I then studied, in order to acquaint myself with all
varieties of interpretation. I shall change the line in the next edition. I have been too
much occupied, of late years, to give the work a thorough examination, line by line, but I
fully intend to do so.
Very truly yours,
BAYARD TAYLOR.
He was instrumental in organizing the Har Sinai Verein, which soon after became the
Har Sinai Congregation, and of which he was for many years the president. He was a
strong advocate of reform, and it was mainly through his influence that David Einhorn
became rabbi of this congregation (1855). Being one of the pioneers of the movement in
favor of Sunday services in the Reformed Hebrew churches, he warmly advocated them in
inspiring addresses and communications to the i-eligious and secular press. That Mr. Rayner's
idea was correct is shown by the fact that the Sunday-service movement has generally grovra
among American Jews, notably in New^ York, Chicago. St. Louis, Detroit and many other
cities. In Baltimore the services have since been held without interruption from the time
of his advocacy of them.
He was one of the founders of the Baltimore Hebrew Orphan Asylum, donating its first
building and grounds, the first president of the Baltimore Hebrew Benevolent Society under
its present State charter and represented the City of Baltimor'e for many years in the man-
agement of the House of Refuge, served as a vice-president of the Baltimore Poor Association,
and was one of the managers of the Home for Incurables. During the Civil W'ar he was
very active in the formation of the Union Relief Association, and was one of its first vice-
presidents. In 1844 he married Amalie Jacobson. Of this union four children survive; Two
of them, in memory of their father, endowed a fellowship in Semitics in the Johns Hopkins
University; the eldest son, Isidor Rayner, was elected in 1904 to the United States Senate.
WILIJAM SOLOMON RAYXER
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THE FALCONER COMPANY
Bank and Commercial
Stationers, Printing, Lithographing and Blank-
Book Making
N. W. CORNER GAY AND WATER STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
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Established in 1849, The Falconer Company, Bank and Commercial Stationers,
has built up a reputation second to none in the country. Originally at 204 Water
Street, since 1904 it has been located at 5 and 7 North Gay Street, where are situated
the office and factory. Owing to the great demand for its products from all sections
of the country, the business has grown to such an extent that these quarters are
entirely inadequate. Early in the year 1910 a large lot, fronting 80 feet on South
Gay Street and 125 feet on Water Street, facing the National INIarine Bank and
directly opjiosite the new United States Custom House, was purchased from the
Savings Bank of Baltimore, whose business for many years prior to the fire was con-
ducted on this site. A stately factory building of steel, concrete and brick, absolutely
fireproof, with an abundance of light, is now being erected. This is to be equipped
with the most modern machinery for the jiroduction of all processes of printing, litho-
graphing and blank-book making, for which the Company has gained a reputation for
the highest grade of work. Their capacity will be threefold what it is at present,
but so rapid is the increase in their business, due to ])utting forth notliing but goods of
the highest quality, that it is expected every foot of space will, before long, be required.
While their specialty is supplies of every description for banks, they also enjoy quite
a large trade in commercial stationery with corporations and firms in every kind of
business. This great enterprise has been built up by fair dealing, unvarying courtesy
and a thorough understanding of all that is required to manufacture goods of the
highest quality and deliver tlieni in proper condition exactly when want^'d. A large
number of skilled operators are kejit busy the entire year by a corps of genial and well-
posted traveling salesmen, who cover the fifteen States immediately .surrounding
Baltimore on the south, west and north. The policy of the Company is to be right up
to the minute, and the processes employed in their factory are at all times the very
latest. So attractive is their way of doing business tiiat with thera the saying "Once
a buyer, alwavs a customer" has an absolute truism.
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THE COMMERCIAL
AND FARMERS NATIONAL BANK
Federal, State and Municipal Depository. Capital $500 000
HOWARD AND GERMAN STS., BALTIMORE, MD.
This ancestral bank was founded in 1810 and has always stood on the original site
— the building, however, was slightly improved by extensions and the addition of an
extra story. This bank has to its credit an uniiroken record of one hundred years
of integrity, and during the days of 1812 and up to the present has always stood
ready to aid the National Government in any instance. On Tuesday, May 4, 1813, the
records show that the directors met and formulated plans for removing all the funds
to Fredericktown, Md. (now Frederick, Md.), as a place of safety by reason of the
threatened attack on Baltimore by the British — which removal was made, however,
more than a year later of $43,000 silver and gold, $63,776 in foreign money and
COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS BANK AS IT APPEARED IN 1810 FROM A
REPRINT MADE IN 1832.
$290,000 in notes of the bank. This removal, however, was made to Westminster, Md.,
and was the starting of the Union National Bank of that place, now known as Dr.
Herring's Bank. February 3, 1815, the Commercial and Farmers Bank notified the
United States Government that it was prepared to advance to the Government one-
half of the $600,000 direct tax that the Government expected to receive from the
State of Maryland, and same date notified the Secretary of the Treasury that they
would join with the other banks in Baltimore in raising $1,200,000 as a loan for the
defense of Baltimore.
Officers :
Samuel H. Shriveb President
James M. Easter Vice-President
Maxwell Cathcart Assistanf Cashier
Directors :
Hugh L. Bond, Jr., 2d Vice-Pres. B. & O. R. R. Daniel B. Miller, Daniel Miller Co., Dry Goods.
Maxwell Cathcart, Assistant Cashier. J. G. McHenry, President Columbia Co. National
James M. Easter, Vice-President D. Miller Co., Bank, Benton, Pa.
Dry Goods. Geo. M. Shriver, Asst. to President B. & O. R. R.
Geo. M. Gillet, Montague & Gillet Co., Manufac- Samuel H. Shriver, President.
turers of Straw Hats. T. T. Tonguf, General Agent Md. Casualty Co.
Henry H. Hubner, Attorney-at-Law. Joseph W. V.iliaiit, The J. G. Valiant Co.
Ernest J. Knabe, Jr., Wm. Knabe Co., Pianos. N. Winslow Williams, Secretary of State, Md.
Courtesy and consideration to everij one nasured. Your banking arcoimt, lari/e or amill, solicited.
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Established 1888 BALTIMORE, U. S. A. Incorporated 1891
Offirrrs:
Isaac E. Emkrsox. C'lminiuiii nf t!ic I'^xct-utive CVumiiittee.
Joseph F. Hixdks rrosidont and Treasurer.
Pakkkr Cook Secretary.
Philip I. Heuislki: Second Vice-President and Director of Laboratory.
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Brewers of Pure Beer
G-B-S BREWING COMPANY
Our breweries are equipped with the latest and most approved
appliances for the brewing of beers of high quality.
No other estabhshment in any city of the United States has
better facihties for safeguarding the purity of its products.
We use only high quality materials, which guarantee nutritive
well-flavored beverages.
BREWERIES AND BRANDS
Durley Park Geo. Bauernschmidt
"Ideal" "Extra Pale Lnger"
Eigenbrot National
"Adonis" "Schiller" "Bohemian"
Globe Bay View
"Goldbrau," "Munich" "Imperial"
G-B-S "Special" (Bottled Only)
SI. 25 Case
GOTTLIEB-BAUERNSCHMIDT-STRAUS
BREWING COMPANY
General Offices
CENTRAL AVENUE AND FAWN STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
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PUBLISHER'S NOTE
The Mayor of the City of Baltimore and -iOO of its most distin-
guished mercantile factors have joined in a common act of recognition
of the civic integrity and the personal genius of the Jews of Baltimore.
In formulating the "History of the Jews of Baltimore" the question
arose whether it should be strictly a class book confined solely to a, re-
view of the work of the Jews of Baltimore, from a Jewish estimate, or
whether the class idea should be laid aside and the tribute come from
without — a tribute from Baltimore as a whole to its Jewish citizens as a
part.
The latter policy has been adopted for the reason that under the
other policy the Jew, in self-recording his relations to Baltimore's devel-
opment, would appear as simply testifying of himself, which might be
construed as mere vanity; whereas by allowing the tribute to come from
all classes of his fellow-citizens, the idea of self-laudation is forever elimi-
nated. Under the one phase it would be glory inferred — under the other
it is honor conferred.
The "History of the Jews of Baltimore" needs no defense from
within, because it is justified from without; as testified by the esteem,
which the magnificent patronage of the book evidences, as a recognition,
by all classes of men, of the important part played by their Jewish fellow
citizens in Baltimore's Financial, Commercial, Manufactural and Educa-
tional development.
It can be with pride only that posterity will look into this book at
distant times and find recorded there the life data of ancestors long since
passed to their great reward — and to note with exalted pleasure the dis-
tinguished position occupied not only individually, but collectively, by
the Jews of Baltimore in the year of nineteen hundred and ten.
If there are any omitted from this record, it is rather because of the
indifference of the living to historical opportunities, than to inefficient
effort of the publishers to accomplish the legitimate end to which this
work has been directed. As an historical ark, we feel it will preserve
much of vital data, that otherwise could have been forever lost in the
waters of temporal oblivion.
There is no precaution which can preserve to future generations the
wealth which to-day's genius so zealously accumulates; far surer in-
heritance, indeed, is the properly preserved record of a good name, which
time cannot diminish nor fortuity imperil.
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THE R. M. SUTTON CO.
Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods and Notions
LIBERTY AND LOMBARD STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
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The business was established in 1866, in a much smaller way, under the firm name
of Weedon, Johnson & Co. In 1869 it was changed to Johnson, Sutton & Co. In 1890
it was changed to R. M. Sutton & Co., and in 1904 it became incorporated as The
R. M. Sutton Co., with R. M. Sutton, president; Thomas Todd, vice-president and
treasurer; John R. Sutton, vice-president; E. K. Patterson, vice-president, and Wm. F.
Sutton, secretary.
The building occupied by the company is located on the corner of Liberty and
Lombard Streets, and is of nine stories, with a total floor space of 144,000 square feet.
It employs fifty traveling salesmen, and sells from Pennsylvania to the Gulf and
to the Mississippi River.
At the death of Mr. R. M. Sutton, his son, John R. Sutton, was elected president.
^mrixt's (^iiite.
^RV MAHOOL
Baltimore. Md. April 38, 1909.
The Historical Review Society,
Baltimore, Md.
aentlemen:-
It Is with great pleasure that I note the effort be-
ing made to properly record the worK, and achievements of the
Jewish people of Baltimore.
There is every reason why this record should be kept.
Our Jewish citizens have much of which to feel intensely proud.
I know, from my own experience, that they have been wonderful
factors m the task of building and developing our city. Their
magnificent enterprise and public spirit have been exhibited on
many and important occasions. I have found them energetic lab-
orers in every field of commendable effort. I have never
called for aid in any worbhy direction but what they have re-
sponded heartily and effectively. Nor is that strange when we
recall some of the splendid personalities who are found in their
circle of leaders. Big brains and big hearts are plentiful, -
for which reason they have played a conspicuous part in our com-
mercial and philanthropic and political history.
I congratulate our Jewish people upon what they are
and what they have accomplished in our midst. They are a
valuable and cherished portion of our people: and I wish them
a continuance of their loyalty to Baltimore and to Baltimore's
interest s.
Very truly yours.
>^C.Sg!f^^
Mayor
DANIEL MILLER COMPANY
Importers and Distributors of
Dry Goods, Silks, Notions, White Goods, Carpets,
Mattings, Etc.
28-30-32-34 HOPKINS PLACE, BALTIMORE, MD.
The original house was founded in 1846 by John Dallam and Daniel Miller. The
title originally Avas Daniel Miller & Co., but is now the Daniel Miller Co. The business
was originally on Baltimore Street, near Liberty Street, but now occupies two large
warehouses of eight floors each, including basement and sub-basement, with 200.000
square feet of space, at 28, 30, 32 and 34 Hopkins Place. Daniel Miller Co. are importers
and distributors of Dry Goods, Silks. Dress Goods, Notions, Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear,
White Goods, Carpets, Mattings, etc., and are manufaclurers of Underwear, Shirts and
Neckwear. Tlie trade of the house extends into all States soutli of New York and east of
the Mississii)pi and Ohio. The sales of this house approximate $5,000,000 and its ter-
ritory is covered by fifty salesmen.
■^THE
JEWS OF BALTIMORE
An Historical Summary of Their Progress and Status
as Citizens of Baltimore from Early Days to the
Year Nineteen Hundred and Ten
BY
ISIDOR BLUM
WITH SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY
REV. DR. WILLIAM ROSENAU
REV. DR. S. SCHAFFER
REV. DR. CHARLES A. RUBINSTEIN
REV. DR. ADOLF GUTTMACHER
REV. DR. HENRY W. SCHNEEBERGER
HON. LEWIS PUTZEL
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HISTORICAL REVIEW PUBLISHING COMPANY
BALTIMORE — WASHINGTON
1910
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Copyrighted, 1910
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HISTORICAL REVIEW PUBLISHING COMPANY
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PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE JEWS OF BALTIMORE : A HISTORICAL SKETCH
By Isidor Blum
The date of the first settlement of Jews in Baltimore cannot be determined.
There were no Jews among the men who bought lots Avhen Baltimore Town was laid
out in 1729-30. Isaac Markens^ in his "Hebrews in America," tells
in Baithnore^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ 1756, Jacob Mvers erected an inn at the southeast corner
of Gay and Market (Baltimore) Streets; but, even if this inn-keeper
is not the same Jacob Myers who was a few years later an elder in the First German
Eeformed Congregation, it is highly improbable that he was a Jew. Markens could
have relied more safely upon the Hebrew name of Benjamin Levy, who advertises
in the Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser of December 9, 1773, that he
"has just opened store in Market Street, at the corner of Calvert Street, where he
sells, wholesale and retail, for ready inoney only," a large number and variety of
articles, including liquors, spices, drugs, foodstuffs and drygoods. In 1776 Benja-
min Levy was one of a number of men authorized by Congress to sign bills of credit
or money. Jacob Hart, the father-in-law of Haym M. Salomon, headed a subscrip-
tion in 1781 for a loan to General Lafayette: Nathaniel Levy served under Lafa-
yette in the "First Baltimore Cavalry." It is almost certain that there was no Jewish
commimity in Baltimore at the time of the Eevolution. All that may be inferred
from our fragmentary knowledge is the presence of a few sporadic settlers.
The first Jews in Baltimoi'e of whom we know anything besides their names are
the Ettings. Elijah Etting, born in 1724 at Frankfort-on-the-Main, came to
America in 1758, and in the following j^ear married Shinah Solomon,
^j'®. the daughter of a London merchant who had settled in Lancastei , Pa.
After her husband's death, Shinah Etting is said to have come to
Baltimore with five of her children, and to have kept a boarding house on Market
(now Baltimore) Street, near Calvert. Her grandson wrote the following account
of what he calls the "Oldest Jewish Family in Maryland" :
"Shinah Etting (grandmother), widow of Elijah Etting, removed to Baltimore,
Md., from York Town, Pa., in the month of September, 1780, two years after the
death of her husband, and with her family resided at Mr. Joseph Donaldson's (on
corner of Market and Gay Streets) until a house was built for her by Jas. Edwards,
situated in Gay Street, opposite Gerard Hopkins's (now General Eidgeley's), to
which she removed in 1782. Solomon Etting came to Baltimore from York in 1789
[at the age of twenty-five], and commenced the hardware business in a store on
South Calvert Street, below Lovely Lane, after which he removed to corner of
Lovely Lane and Calvert Street, where he pursued the same business until the years
1805-06, when he purchased a house on Market Street, between Howard and Eutaw
Streets (owned and built by Jas. West), where he removed to (then engaged in a
general shipping and commercial business) and in which house he resided until May,
1841, when he purchased the house on West Lexington Street, No. 4 Pascault Eow,
where he rcpidcd until the time of his deatli, August G, 184T. In 1790 Isaac Solomon
(the brothel' of Sliinah Etting) arrived in Baltimore from St. Eustated [St.
Eustatius?] and commenced the hardware business in a store on Market Street,
some four or five doors below Calvert Street. Levi, a brother of Isaac, joined him
in business a few days after. Myer Solomon, the eldest brother, came to Baltimore
from Lancaster, Pa., in 1793, purchased a house (on Market Street, a few doors
below Calvert Street) from Henry Wilson, and commenced the drygoods trade."
Isaac Solomon must have been in Baltimore before 1790. In 1783 he advertises
in the newspaper the furniture and metal ware which he ofPers for sale in his "iron-
mongery store" on Gay Street.
Eunning north from Monument Street, between Elisor Street and Harford
Avenue, tliere is a blind alley, which bore until recently the name of Jew Alley,
A hundred feet north of Monument Street, a lane called Abraham
The First Jewish Street connects Jew Alley with Harford Avenue. On this little block
was the first Jewish cemetery in Baltimore. In 1801 it was conveyed
from Charles Carroll, William McMechen, and John Leggett to Solomon Etting
and Levi Solomon. But the plot of ground was used as a cemetery, or set aside
for burial purposes, at least fifteen years earlier. "The Jews' Burying Ground"
is one of the items on a document dated 1786 and headed "Mr. Carroll's Claims."
The last interment was made here in 1833. Part of the cemetery ground was later
covered by a shanty or shed used as a negro church; a few years ago this was torn
down to make way for a brewery.
Beuben and Solomon Etting soon became active citizens of Baltimore. When
the "Independent Blues" reorganized in 1798, in expectation of a war with France,
Beuben Etting, who had been their lieutenant, was elected captain of
Reuben and |.|-,g company. President Jeiferson appointed him United States Mar-
Solomon £'L'Lin&' i »/ l i
shal for Maryland. In 1793, at a meeting of the citizens of Baltimore,
Solomon Etting was appointed on a committee to forward resolutions to President
Washington expressing disapproval of the proposed (Jay's) treaty with Great Britain.
He was one of the organizers in 1796, and for many years a director, of the Union
Bank; and he was a member of the first board of directors of the Baltimore Water
Company, which he helped to organize in 1805. He was a street commissioner in
1816, and in 1838 a director of the Baltimore and Ohio Eailroad. In 1836 he was
elected to the City Council.
In 1796 the stockholders of the Union Bank included Solomon and Eeuben
Etting, their mother, Shinah Etting, and their sisters, Kitty and Hetty; their
uncles, Levy and Myer Solomon; and Jacob F., Philadelphia, Ben-
Jews in jamin, and Hetty Levy. The first "Baltimore Town and Fells' Town
in^iTae""^ Directory," published in the same year, contains, in addition to some
of those that have been mentioned, the names of Philip Itzchkin, one
Kahn, Benjamin Lyon, Solomon Eaphael, and seven men bearing the name of
Jacobs, including Moses, Samuel, and Joseph Jacobs. In the list of letters remain-
ing at the post-office in this year occur the names of Benjamin Myers and Hheym
Levenstene, the latter being perhaps the Levingston whose family name is given in
the directory. The Jewish population of Baltimore in 1796 has been estimated at
fifteen families.
Two years later, Levi Kalnius (Collmus), a youth of fifteen, came to Balti-
more from Bohemia. Levi and Jacob Block were here in 1803. In 1813 Zalma
Eehine (1757-1848), a native of Westphalia, came to Baltimore from Eichmond,
where he had been one of the first members of the Congregation Beth Shalome.
Eehine died in 1843, at the age of eighty-six years.
A number of Jews aided in tlie defence of Fort McHenry, including Philip I.
Cohen, Mendes I. Cohen, Samuel Etting, Levi Collmus, Jacob Moses, Samuel Cohen,
and many others.
Under its constitution of 1776, Maryland, renowned for religious tolerance,
required all who held office under the State government to subscribe to a declaration
of belief in the Christian religion. In December, 1797, Solomon
Political Etting and Barnard Gratz petitioned the General Assembly that Jews
Disabilities of i^^\g\ii "be placed on the same footing with other good citizens." The
iiiaryiand petition was read, but a committee to which it was referred reported
on the same day that they "have taken the same into consideration
and conceive the prayer of the petition is reasonable; but as it involves a constitu-
tional question of considerable importance, they submit to the House the propriety
of taking the same into consideration at this advanced stage of the session." Five
years later a petition from "the sect of people called Jews," stating "that they are
deprived of holding any ofQce of profit or trust under the constitution and laws of
this State," was refused by a vote of 38 to 17. When a new bill was introduced at
the session of 1803, consideration of the question was deferred; when it was re-
introduced at the following session, the bill was again defeated, though by a slightly
smaller majority than in 1802. It was fourteen years before the. Jews again de-
manded the removal of their civil disability.
In this period a number of Jews settled in Baltimore. The most notable of the
new settlers were the members of the Cohen family. Jacob I. Cohen, a native of
Ehenish Prussia, had come to America in 1773, and, after residing
Cohen Family "^ Lancaster, Pa., and in Charleston, S. C, had finally settled in
Eichmond, Va., where he was one of the early members of the Beth
Shalome Congregation. After the war he was joined by his brother Israel I. Cohen,
who married Judith Solomon, of Bristol, England. In 1808, after the death of
Israel I. Cohen, his widow removed to Baltimore with her daughter Maria I. Cohen
and her six sons — Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., Philip I., Mendes I., Benjamin I., David I.,
and Joshua I. Cohen. The eldest son was the founder of the firm of Jacob I.
Cohen, Jr., and Brothers, Bankers, which acquired a national reputation for strength
and integrity. AVhen the religious test was eventually removed, he was elected to
the City Council, and, after serving several terms, chosen president of the First
Branch. For five successive years he was one of the Commissioners of Finance of
the city of Baltimore. He was one of the founders of Baltimore's public school sys-
tem, and continued for many years the first treasurer of the school board. He was
a director of the Baltimore and Ohio Eailroad and the first president of the railroad
leading to Philadelphia, and held other offices of honor and trust. Joshua I. Cohen
was an eminent physician. Many of the Egyptian antiquities in the Cohen collec-
tion of the Johns Hopkins University were collected by Col. Mendes I. Cohen in the
Nile Valley. All of the Cohen brothers were distinguished citizens of Baltimore.
The elder Jacob I. Cohen served in the Eevolution, and later, as a banker,
rendered valuable services to his adopted country. In Eichmond he was "conspicu-
ous in all municipal movements, being chosen a magistrate and member of the
City Council." Barnard and Michael Gratz,.the former the father-in-law of Solo-
mon Etting, were among the signers of the Philadelphia Non-Importation Eeso-
lutions of 1765, having taken a leading part in this "First Declaration of Inde-
pendence." The nephews of the elder Jacob I. Cohen, and Samuel Etting, the
grandson of Barnard Gratz, had aided in the defense of Baltimore, but they could
hold no office under its government. Eeuben Etting had been appointed Federal
Marshal for Maryland, but his religion debarred him from the office of constable.
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For the Cohens and the Ettings, who occnpied high positions in commercial
and public life, their civil disabilities must have been especially irksome; and Solo-
mon Etting and Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., engaged in a determined and sus-
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tained effort to have the religions test abolished, Jacob I. Cohen, Jr.,
])eing the author of the successive petitions for relief and the proposed constitutional
amendments that besieged every session of the Legislature from 1818 to 1825. The
prestige of these leaders and the righteousness of their cause enlisted the sympathy
and active aid of a group of men prominent in public affairs : Thomas Kennedy,
Thomas Brackenridge, E. S. Thomas, General Winder, W. G. Worthington, and
John V. L. McMahon. The "Jew^ Bill" attracted attention and favorable comment
throughout the country, and was an issue in Maryland politics until, in 1825 and
1826, an act for the relief of the Jews of Maryland provided tliat "every citizen of
this State professing the Jewish religion who shall be appointed to any office of
profit or trust shall, in addition to the required oaths, make and subscribe to a
belief in a future state of rewards and punishments, instead of the declaration now
required by the State."
The Jews in Baltimore probably managed to hold religious services as soon as
they were sufficiently numerous. The first regular meeting for divine worship of
which we have certain knowledge was held in the autumn of 1829,
se^rvices^ in the home of Zalma Eehine, on Holliday Street, near Pleasant.
Among the men who attended these services were Zalma Eehine,
John M. Dyer, Moses Millem, Lewis Silver, Levi Benjamin, Joseph Osterman,
Joseph Ancker, Levy Collmus, Tobias Myers and Jacob Aaron.
This minyan must have been the nucleus of the Congregation NidcJie Israel,
better known as the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. In December, 1829, the
Legislature was presented with a memorial in which "sundry citizens
Congregation °^ ^^^® ^^^J ^^ Baltimore" prayed that they might be incorporated under
the name and style of "the scattered Israelites, for the purpose of
building a synagogue." A bill to incorporate the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
was favorably reported, but was rejected by a decisive majority on its second reading.
A few days thereafter, however, the vote was reconsidered, and a bill was passed
granting the petition of "the scattered Israelites of the city of Baltimore," and
incorporating John M. Dyer, Moses Millem, Lewis Silver, Levi Benjamin, and Joseph
Osterman as the electors of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation.
The first synagogue in Baltimore was a room over a grocery store at the corner
of Bond and Fleet Streets (Fleet Street is now Eastern Avenue). In 1832, when
the congregation moved to Exeter Street, near what is now Lexington Street, it had
the following members : Jacob Aaron, Joseph Ancker, Levi Benjamin, Simon
Block, H. Bowman, Levy Collmus, Joseph Demmelman, Michael De Young, John
M. Dyer, Leon Dyer, H. ]\I. C. Elion, Jacob Ezekiel, Jonas Friedenwald, Charles J.
Hart, S. Hunt, Gabriel Isaacs, A. Kookegey, W. Marschutz, Orias Mastritz, Moses
Millem, Tobias Myers, Wm. Myers, Joseph Osterman, Zalma Eehine, Aaron Eeider,
Benjamin Seixas, Lewis Silver, Joseph Simpson, S. Waterman. In 1835, when the
congregation occupied a one-story dwelling on High Street, near the bend between
Fayette and Gay Streets, the number of members had increased to fifty-five.
Some of these same men were among the organizers of a society known as the
"Irische Chevra," which is said to have held religious services, in 1832, over an inn
at the corner of Bond and Fleet Streets. The date of the society's
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"Irish Chevra." birth is unknown ; the earliest documentary evidence of its existence
is its charter, whereby the General Assembly of Maryland, on March
4, 1834, incorporated the members of the "United Hebrew Benevolent Society of
Baltimore'' "for the laudable purpose of affording relief to each other and to their
respective families in the event of sickness, distress or death." The men who
petitioned for this charter and who were thus incorporated were : Simon Eytinge,
Joseph Osterman, Leon D,yer, Jacob Ezekiel, S. I. Block, Joseph Simpson, Levi
Fhiut, Levi Benjamin, Aaron Reutter, Benjamin Seixas, Leopold Schneeburg, Selig
Strupp, PL M. C. Ellion (Elion), Emil Nicwiehl, L. ITammcrsclilak (Hammer-
schlack), Levi IIcss, M. 'J^ohias ]\Ievers, Solomon Benjamin, H. Hein, Wolf Myers,
Levi Keothen, Abraham Leon. Lazer Levi, Lewis Myers, Joseph Jacobs, Meyer
Hertzburg, A. D. Waehman (Washman), Jonas Baumann, Joseph J. Posnanskie
(Posnankio), Isaac Strupp, Julius Kann, Jolni M. Dyer, Solomon Hunt, David
Taub, Jacob Aaron, Samuel Muntzer, Michael Ileilbrunn, Solomon Carvolho (Car-
valho), Joseph Anger, Levi Collmus, Jacob Lieser, Morris A. Cohen, Jonas Freden-
waJt (Preedenwalt), S. A. Waterman, Gustavus M. Heinwald, Kritz Kayser, Moses
Kayser, Carle Schlectern (Schlecktern).
According to one explanation, the Irish Chevra was named after an Irishwoman
who used to sit at the door of the society's meeting-place ; some tell us, however, that
the organization was really known as the "Iris Chevra." Whatever the etymology of
its peculiar name, the Irish Chevra was probably a mutual benefit society, with some
social features, and providing especially, no doubt, for the proper burial of its mem-
bers and "their respective families." It seems to have included in its functions the
holding of religious services ; after worshipping for a time at the corner of Bond and
Elect Streets, the members met over Schwartz's Matzah bakery on Bond Street. The
chevra was continued for half a century, but the later members were less interested
in it, and when most of them had died, the society itself succumbed to old age. The
United Hebrew Benevolent Society has recently been reorganized for the sole pur-
pose of maintaining the cemetery which Joseph Ancker gave to the society on the
condition that it should be forever preserved as a burial ground.
Portuguese Jews, who formed the first stratum of Jewish settlement in most
of the American cities in which Jews settled more tlian a hundred years ago, are
conspicuously alisent in Baltimore. Practically all the early Jewish immigrants
were Dutch or German, some coming directly to Baltimore from Europe, others,
especially the earlier settlers, coming from other American cities or from the West
Indies. In the thirties there was a considerable immigration of German Jews, which
rose to its height in the early forties. Many, perhaps most, of these came from
Bavaria.
In 1825, Solomon Etting computed tlie number of Jews in Maryland to be 150.
Miss Henrietta Szold has estimated the Jewish population in 1835 at 300 souls. In
an address delivered at the fiftieth anniversary of the Har Sinai Congregation,
William S. Eayner said that when he arrived in Baltimore, in 1840, the Jewish
population "aggregated less than 200 families," most of which were German. A few,
he said, had settled in Baltimore before 1830 ; most of them had come between 1835
and 1840.
With a few exceptions, the Jews of Baltimore lived together in the eastern sec-
tion of the city. ]\Iost of them were very poor and followed hmnble callings. One
immigrant, for example, who later became a man of means and a prominent Jew
and citizen, was absolutely penniless when he came to Baltimore with his family
in 1832, and mended umbrellas until he had laid aside enough money to open a little
store. Most of the immigrants began to earn a livelihood by shouldering a pack
and travelling through the counties of Maryland and Virginia. ITsually they spent
some time in learning the language and accumulating a little capital; sometimes
they accepted the help of friends in stocking a peddler's sack. It was probably ihe
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continual absence of many of the members of the Jewish community tliat precluded
the forming of a congregation before 1830. It is said that services were held on
Rosli lia-Hlianah in 1828, but that a minyan was secured only with great difficulty.
Aside from the lack of public divine service, however, the Jews probably conformed
with all the laws and usages of orthodox Judaism. Wolf Marschutz was the schocliet
of the colony, and as early as 1822 Gabriel Isaacs was the mohel.
In 1838 the community had grown large enough to have a second congregation.
Finding the location of the sj^nagogue inconvenient, and sufficiently numerous to
form a sclmle of their OAvn, a number of men living in that part of
FeU's Point |.]^g ^jj-y ^j^id-i -^yas formerly Fell's Town and is still known. as Fell's
ongrega ion. pg^j^^^ organized, in this year, the Fell's Point Hebrew Friendship
Congregation. It has been said that the congregation was organized by the h-ish
Chevra, and that it was merely a continuation of the Chevras sclmle; but it seems
more probable that the Chevra did not, as such, take any part in its formation.
Some of its members, however, may have done so; and the Chevra discontinued its
religious services when the Fell's Point Congregation erected its synagogue on Eden
Street in 1848, if it had not done so even earlier. Because of its name and its lo-
cation, the Fell's Point Hebrew Friendship Congregation was known colloquially
as the "P'int Schule," the older congregation being called the "Stadt Schule."
In these early days there was little difference between those who needed charity
and those who gave it, and the fewness and homogeneity of the Jews in Baltimore
strengthened the feeling of brotherhood created by common faith and
The Poor and traditions. Soon, however, with an increase in the number of those
Cnanty. ' '_
who needed temporary assistance, and with the rise of an indigent
class, the relief problem became more serious.
The l)oard of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation frequently voted relief to
some poor stranger, or to some one "who has grown poor in our midst." The records
of the congregation contain such items as these: "Owing to the continued illness
of , his family is in want, and the board donates $5 to that family" ; and "A
stranger made application to bury his child, and the board, respecting his poverty,
agreed not to make any charge." The benevolence of the Irish Chevra, and of other
societies that may have existed, doubtless extended beyond their members; but the
community required a charital^le institution, especially as the Jews have always been
unwilJing to allow their poor to become a charge upon the community in which they
live.
In order to assist the poor systematically, and especially help new immigrants,
the United Hebrew Assistance Society was organized in 1846, Leon Dyer being
elected president.
Leon Dyer was the son of John M. Dyer, who had been one of the organizers
of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and its first president. He was born in
Alzey, Germany, October 9, 1807, and came to Baltimore with his
yer. parents in 1812. As a young man, he worked in his father's beef-
packing establishment, the first in America. Of large physique and strong per-
sonality, he possessed a commanding presence and great executive ability. He was
very popular with the citizens of Baltimore, was appointed acting mayor during the
bread riots, and held a number of minor public offices. He enlisted in the Texan
forces in their struggle for independence, and received a commission as major. He
was on General Scott's staff in the Seminole War, and was wounded in the final bat-
tle of the campaign against Osceola. In the Mexican War, he was appointed quar-
termaster-general, with the rank of colonel. Dyer was elected president of the Bal-
timore Hebrew Congregation in 1840, and seven years later, when his health obliged
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him to leave the city, he was jDresented Avith a medal by the Jewish community of
Baltimore. He settled in San Francisco, Avhere he founded the first Jewish congre-
gation on the Pacific Coast. He died in 1883, in Louisville, Ky.
Moritz Henry Weil and Louis Hamburger, of Baltimore, served in the Mexican
War. A company composed entirely of Jews was formed, with Levi Benjamin as
first lieutenant, but it does not seem to have engaged in active service.
With the increase of Baltimore's Jewish population, the congregations grew
steadily. A few years after the organization of the "Stadt Schule," Joseph Jacobs
became cliazan ; at first the prayers were doubtless read by different members, for
they were all familiar with the orthodox service. Eev. I. Moses was cantor from
1835 to 1844. The congregation changed its quarters frequently; in 1837 it pur-
chased a three-story brick dwelling at the southeast corner of Harrison Street and
Etna Lane. Three years later Abraham Eice became its rabbi.
Abraham Eice was born, in 1800, at Gogsheim, near Wiirzburg, Germany. As
a young student he was placed in the care of Eabbi Abraham Bing ; later he studied
under Eabbi Wolf Hamburger. When he came to America in 1840,
Eice declared that it was his mission to re-establish orthodoxy in
America. Upon his arrival in New York he was persuaded by friends to go to New-
port to reopen the synagogue there^ in the hope of re-establishing the Jewish com-
munity. Unsuccessful, he returned to New York, where he met Aaron Weglein,
a native of Eice's birthplace Tind president of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation.
Weglein offered him the leadership of his congregation, and Eice thus became
the first rabbi in Baltimore, beginning his ministry on Eosli ha-Shanah of 1840.
The congregation could pay him only a small salary, and he kept a little drygoods
store, observing thus the rabbinical injunction not to use the Torah as a spade to
dig with, and the command to follow a worldly vocation besides studying and teach-
ing the law. Eice was known in Germany and throughout the United States as a
learned Talmudist, and was recognized as an authority, questions involving matters
of ritual being referred to him for decision. He was a cripple, and is said not to
have been particularly eloquent in the pulpit. There are men and women still living,
however, who are thrilled by his name, and it is due largely to him that Baltimore
was and, to some extent, still is, a stronghold of conservative Judaism. His learn-
ing, his sincere piety, his loving and lovable character gave him an influence which
has not yet disappeared.
Eice found in Baltimore a fruitful soil for his labors, for the community was
almost a unit in its orthodoxy, anxious to conform with every detail of the biblical
and rabbinical law.
Almost a unit, but not quite; for in 1842 a number of young men, influenced
by the Hamlnirg Temple Movement, and stimulated in part by an expression of Bice's
orthodoxy, formed themselves into the Har Sinai Verein, for the pur-
Reform; Har pQgg q£ giving expression to reform doctrines. In October the Verein
Congregation. organized a congregation, the first in America established as a Ee-
form Congregation. Services were held on Rosh ha-Shanah of 1842
in a public hall at what is now the southeast corner of Baltimore Street and Post-
Office Avenue. "A number of persons attended, some to take part in the services,
some out of curiosity." Their orthodox brethren refusing to lend them a scroll of
the law, the members of the Verein had to content themselves with an ordinary copy
of the Bible. Joseph Simpson and A. T. Wachman read the service from the Ham-
burg prayer book; hymns from the Hamburg hymn book were sung to the accom-
paniment of a parlor organ. The society met for some time on Saratoga Street near
Gay ; then it occupied, for several years, a room in the dwelling of Moses Hutzler, at
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the northeast corner of Eastern Avenue and Exeter Street, liolding rejarnhir weekly
services, with j\Iax Sutro as lecturer. Alter changing its quarters several times, the
congregation found a permanent home in its synagogue on High Street, which was
dedicated on September 7, 1849. In the same year Moritz Brown succeeded Sutro a3
rabbi. Following the example of David Einhorn's congregation in Budapest, a num-
ber of the liar Sinai members met for services on Sunday mornings, until, one morn-
ing, the board of the congregation refused to let them enter the synagogue. Nothing
daunted, these ultra-reformers, the first men to hold Sunday services in America,
rented a hall at the corner of Gay and Front Streets, which the Har Sinai had once
occupied, and formed a congregation of their own. It had, however, only six months
of independent existence; iinding that their defection endangered the continuance
of the parent congregation, its members returned to the fold of their more conserva-
tive brethren. The reunited congregation now invited Einhorn to become its rabbi.
David Einhorn, born at Dispeck, Bavaria, on November 10, 1809, had been a
disciple of Rabbi Wolf Hamburger and Eabbi Joshua Moses in Fiirth, and had
pursued philosophical studies in Wiirzburg and Munich. Because of
his radically liberal views, Einhorn encountered opposition on the part
of the Bavarian government, as well as from conservative Jews in Germany.
Accepting a call to Budapest, he provoked loud protests by holding services on Sun-
day. When the Austrian government closed his synagogue, Einhorn resolved to
continue his career in America. He became the rabbi of the Har Sinai Congrega-
tion in September, 1855; and in the following May the Har Sinai adopted the Ein-
horn prayer book, the "Olath Tarn id," which was soon used by many other reform
congregations, and which is the basis of the "Union Prayer Book" published by the
Central Conference of American Eabl)is. Soon after coming to Baltimore, Einhorn
founded the "Sinai,"' a German monthly, which he continued to publish until 1863.
Einhorn was soon recognized as one of the great leaders of the reform movement in
America, and he is so regarded to-day. "A man of resolute character and well-
defined principles, Einhorn impressed friends and antagonists alike by his consistency
and courage." Ever liberal, and ever fearless in the defense of what he considered
right and true, he became an ardent abolitionist. His sermons and addresses against
the institution of slavery aroused such hostility that, in April, 18G1, he was obliged
to flee from Baltimore.
In 1819 Babbi Eice, of the Stadt Schule, was succeeded by Henry Hoch-
heimer. Eabbi Hochheimer was born on October 3, 1818, in Ansbach, J\[iddle
Franconia, Germanv. At the age of ten he Avent with his parents
Henry ' . & i
Hochheimer. ^0 Ichenhausen, where his father became rabbi. After studying in
the Lateinschule of Ansbach, under his grandfather, Moses Hoch-
heimer, and in the Augsburg gymnasium, he entered the University of Munich,
whence he was graduated with the doctor's degree in 1844. He then acted for five
years as his father's assistant in Ichenhausen. Eevolutionary addresses and articles
caused warrants to be issued against him, and he had to flee the country. Emi-
grating to America, he was invited, upon his arrival in New York, to become rabbi
of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. He served the Stadt Schule for ten years,
resigning in 1859 to accept the rabbinate of the Fell's Point Congregation, the views
of which were more in accord with his o\m, and where his leadership was accepted
with greater unanimity. Hochheimer was a man of learning and ability, and for half
a century a frequent contributor to the Jewish press; ainong his friends in Baltimore
he was famous as a wit.
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Two years after leavino- the Stadt Scliule, Eabbi Eice organized a small con-
gregation on Howard and Lexington Streets, for which he officiated as rabbi and
reader of the Torah. In 1862, when the Stadt Schiile was without
nabbi Rice. ^ rabbi, he returned to his old charge, refusing, however, half of
the thousand-dollar salary which the congi-egation offered him. He died on October
29, 1862, having officiated only a few months.
The Baltimore Sun and the German Correspond cvt of October 30, 1853, con-
tain the following advertisement :
ISRAELITES OP BALTIMORE — All you who
wish to joiu and become members of the NEW
SYNAGOGUE which is now about being started
are requested to attend a meeting which is to be
held at Mr. Philip Meyer's, in North Gat Street.
on TO-MORROW, October 30th, at 2 o'clock P. M.
All those who will attend the alwve-stated meet-
ing will also have the privilege to participate in
adopting the Laws. Rules and Regulations which will
be adopted ; also to elect the officers for said con-
gregation.
Philip Herzberg,
Chairman.
At this meeting twenty-odd men organized the Oheb Shalom Congregation,
■electing Julius Stiefel president. One of the reasons for the formation of the new
congregation Avas a desire for conservative reform. The officers of the
Oheb Shalom ^^^^^ Schule refused to lend the members a scroll, on the ground
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that Oheb Shalom was an enemy of existing institutions. Succeeding
in borrowing a scroll of the law from Mr. N. A. Schloss, of Georgetown, the Oheb
Shalom Congregation held services in the third story of Osceola Hall, at the north-
east corner of Gay and Lexington Streets, Isaac Hamburger officiating as reader
until Beverend Altmeyer was elected cantor. The congregation showed its enter-
prising and progressive spirit b}^ advertising its hours of service in the daily papers,
and its membership increased at a marvelous rate.
Eeverend Salomon became preacher of the congregation in March, 1854, but
he held the position less than a year. Little is known of Salomon; he is said to
have been a native of eastern Prussia, and a man of unusual ability. The confirma-
tion of a large class of boys and girls, during his tenure of office, marked "an im-
portant step toward reform." In 1854 Abram Lissner succeeded Altmeyer as can-
tor; two years later S. M. Landsberg was elected rabbi. Under him the congrega-
tion took a first step in ritual reform, resolving to omit the SJdr ha-Yichud in the
Sabbath morning service. Ill health forced Landsberg to resign in 1857. The con-
gregation determined to secure a synagogue before electing a new rabbi. A church
on Hanover Street, between Pratt and Lombard, was purchased and remodeled, and
on April 13, 1858, dedicated by Eev. Dr. Isaac M. Wise, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Two
weeks later the congregation procured an organ and introduced a choir. Desiring
now to secure a rabbi of first rank, the congregation published notices in the Jewish
journals of America and Europe. From among many applicants. Dr. Lewisohn, of
Worms, was chosen. After being elected, however, Lewisohn reconsidered his appli-
•cation, and Abraham Geiger also declined the position when it was proffered to him.
Lewisohn now recommended Benjamin Szold, who had just been called to the rabbi-
nate of a Stockholm congregation, which LcAvisohn himself desired to occupy. He
persuaded Szold to accept an invitation to come to Baltimore, and sent to Oheb
Shalom such hearty recommendation and such convincing endorsements that Szold
was elected rabbi of the Baltimore congregation.
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Benjamin Szold was born on November 15, 1829, at Xemiskert, Neutra Ko-
mistat, Hungary. Although his parents were the only Jews in the village, he began
the study of Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud at an early age. After at-
SzoieT'"'" tending the famous Presburg Yeshihali, he was given the title Morena
at the early age of fourteen. In 1848, Szold took up his residence in
Vienna, in order to continue his studies, but participation in revolutionary activities
obliged him to leave the Austrian capital in the same year. From 1849 to 1855 he
tutored in private families; one of his pupils was Fraulein Sophie Schaar, who later
became his wife. In the following three years he attended the University of Bres-
lau, officiating as rabbi during the holidays in Brieg and Glogau, Silesia, and in
Stockholm, Sweden. The congregation of each of these towns offered him the posi-
tion of rabbi; but, persuaded by M. Lewisohn, by Zacharias Frankel, the head of the
Breslau Seminary, and by other friends, he decided to accept the call of the Oheb
Shalom Congregation of Baltimore.
The numerical growth and the spiritual strength for which the Oheb Shalom
Congregation acquired a wide reputation were due chiefly to the efforts and the char-
acter of the man who was its sole rabbi for thirty-four years and rabbi emeritus for
nine years. Dr. Szold's interpretation of Judaism appealed to the many who were
dissatisfied with orthodoxy, but were unwiling to adopt the radical reform of Ein-
horn, Adler, Ilirsch, and Wise. His activities extended beyond his pulpit. He was
an earnest worker, and often a leader in the charitable institutions of the city. When,
during the Civil War, a Jew who had been sentenced to death as a deserter appealed
to him for help, he visited Lincoln and then went to General Meade's headquarters
in West Virginia. The Eussian immigrants who flocked to his home in the eighties
found in Dr. Szold and his family earnest helpers and friends. Szold's strangth and
courage inspired respect, his learning and ability gave him influence, his liberality
won him esteem, and his generosity and true philanthropy made him beloved by
thousands who found in their friend a master and a guide.
Before Szold came to Baltimore, the Oheb Shalom Congregation had adopted
the Minliag Amerilia in the place of the Roedelheim Tefillah; but, only one volume
of this prayer-book having been published, the old book was used on the holidays.
Szold pointed out the inconsistency of using two difEerent rituals, and, after wait-
ing in vain for the publication of the Minhag Amerika, he undertook the commis-
sion of compiling a prayer-book himself. The Ahodath Israel, published in 1861,
which well represents the Judaism for which Szold stood, was soon adopted by many
congregations throughout the country. Besides writing a number of religious books
for use in Jewish homes and schools, Eabbi Szold made scholarly contributions to
Jewish literature, many of which have not been published. His Commentary on
Job, written in the purest rabbinical Hebrew, is especially notable. Dr. Szold died
on July 31, 1902.
In 18G6, Alois Kaiser was elected cantor of the Oheb Shalom Congregation.
Kaiser was born on November 10, 1840, near Vienna, Austria. He received his early
education in a congregational religious school, under Dr. Henry Zirn-
■^^iser. dorf, who later came to America, in the public school and high school
of Vienna, and in the Teachers' Seminary and the Conservatory of
Music. When he showed musical talent and an inclination to enter the service of
the synagogue, his father took him to Solomon Sulzer. The great cantor was highly
pleased with his voice, placed him in his choir, a^d for eight years took charge of
his musical training. At the age of nineteen, he became assistant cantor in one of
the synagogues of Vienna. Four years later he became cantor of the "New Temple"
of Prague. All the time which he could spare from his duties he devoted to the dili-
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gent study of niiisic niid litiirg}', Id IniiniiiL;- his voito, niii! to flovolopiiiof his talent
for composing synagogue musie.
Cari'ying out his ambition of |»irscr\ iiig the traditional music of the synagogue,
TCaisev raised the musical services of the Ohcb Shalom Congregation to a high stand-
ai-d, and was soon I'ccognized as the greatest cantor of America. He published, with
several other men, the Zimnith Yah (1ST1-1 S.SO)^ a four-volume collection of music
wliich is largely of his own composition, lie was one of the compilers of the volume
of music published by the Jewish Women's Congress which met in Chicago in 1893,
and of the Union Ifymnal, ])repared by tlie Society of American Cantors, or which
he was a foundei-, and for several years president. The Central Conference of Amer-
ican ]^abbis, which ])ul)lished tiie IJymnal, elected him an honorary member, in rec-
ognition of his distinguished services to the synagogue. M i'. Kaiser was actively in-
terested in the charitable institutions of the city, esiDecially in the Hebrew
Education Soci(!ty, of which he was for many years president. He died on January
5, ]'J()S.
A few years after the organization of the Oheb Shalom Congregation, a Sc-
furdlc Congregation was formed. The Cohens and the Ettings were of German-Eng-
lish descent, but their parents and grandparents, upon settling in
.. America, had, in the absence of German congregations, affiliated tliem-
Cong^regation. ' ^ . o o ^
selves with Portuguese congregations. The younger generations were
accustomed to the Sefardic Minliag, and when the German Jews of Baltimore estah-
lished congregations, they preferred holding services at home to attending a syna-
gogue which used the slightly different Aslihenazic ritual. In the course of years, a
few Poi-tuguese Jews had settled in Baltimore, and, in 185G, these and the members
of the Cohen and Etting families organized, under the leadership of Solomon Nunes
Carvalho, the Sefardic Congregation Beth Israel, of -which Jacob M. De Solla became
rabbi. There were not, however, enough Sefardim in Baltimore to support a perma-
nent synagogue, and, allci' two years of existence, the congregation was dissolved.
At about the same time, Mrs. Solomon N. Carvalho, with several young ladies
of the 1^'iting and Cohen families, established a Sunday school for instruction in
th(! ])rinciples of conservative Judaism, taking as a pattern Miss
^choo^ir Gi'atz's school in Philadelphia, where Mrs. Carvalho had been a
teacher. This school, which was attended by hundreds of pupils, was
the lii'st fi'ee Hebrew school in Baltimore; but it was not the fii'st Hel)rew school,
Pabbi Pice having conducted a school in his synagogue. The first regular Hebrew
teacher in Baltimore seems to have been Joseph Sachs, a native of Bavaria, who,
from about 184S to 1850, conducted a school in the IJoyd Street synagogue under
the auspices of the Stadt Schule. He was assisted by tin' I'abbi and by several other
teaehei's; insti'uction was given in liCbi-ew, (Jei'uian, and English, a Mr. Beale being
the teacher of ]^]nglish. At al)out tin- same time, Samuel B. Gump conducted a
similar congregational school in the Eden Street synagogue.
''J'he best known of the Hebrew teaehei's of fifty years ago, and the most suc-
cessful, was Jonas Goldsmith, who was born in Westheim, l^avaria, in 1823, and
came to Baltimore at tlu; ag(> of I iii i(y-si\. IJel'ore coming to America
Gohismith ""^^ ^"' ^^'"^ employed as teacher and I'eader by tlu; Jewish congregation of
I lamnidburg. Goldsmith was a graduate of the University of
Wlirzburg, and had I'ceeived, besides, a thorough Hebrew training. In 1859 he
started a school in the Eden Street synagogue, which soon had so many pupils that
he was obliged to employ a stall' of five teachers. The pupils' parents were expected
to pay for their tuition, but he had many free scholars. In 1864, when many hun-
dreds attended his scIidoI, he was persuaded by Rabbi Szold to move "up-town,"
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into the vestry rooms of the JJanover Street synagogue. For many years practically
all the Jewish boys and girls of Baltimore went to him for religious and secular in-
struction. Pupils came also from other citieS;, for Goldsmith's was one of the lead-
ing Jewish schools in the country, rivalling Sachs's school in New York. When free
public schools were established in Baltimore, they drew away many of his pupils, and
in 1874 Goldsmith disbanded his school. From this time until his death, in 1886,
he was secretary of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum.
In February, 1852, in order to provide the children of indigent parents with
secular and religious education, a "Society for Educating Poor and Oi'phan Plebrew
Cliildren" was founded. The society sent its wards to the various
Hebrew scliools already in existence; for a time it seems to have conducted
s^cieV" '^ school of its own under Seligman Goodman. The society intended,
according to the original constitution, to determine the vocation of each
cliild placed in its charge, but this purpose was not carried out. In 1889 the society
conducted a night school and a day school, and sent other pupils to the daily He-
brew school of the Lloyd Street congregation and to the Oheb Shalom Sabbath
School.
In 1900 the society discarded its cumbrous name and was reorganized as the
Hebrew Education Society. Three years later the Education Society purchased a
building at the corner of Aiscjuith and Jackson Streets, and re-established its school.
In 1909 a school for the training of Hebrew teachers was added. Dr. Samson Ben-
derly, the superintendent, assisted by seven teachers, now conducts a school in which
over three hundred pupils are taught Hebrew by the "natural" method, and are in-
structed in other Jewish subjects.
With the growth of the community, the woi'k of the Assistance Society in-
creased, and in 1856 the society was reorganized under the direction of its president,
William S. Payner, and was incorporated as the Hebrew Benevolent
Hebrew Society of Baltimore. For many years the society's work was in
societ"^^" the hands of a number of "managers," who visited all the applicants
for charity, and, after investigation, gave them orders on the treas-
urer. At present the society relieves its beneficiaries at their homes, thus saving their
self-respect and, at tlie same time, giving the society's agents better opportunities for
investigation. Funds were derived from the annual dues of members (three dollars
a year at first) and from the money subscribed at the society's annual banquet. The
society's first quarters were on what is now Post-OfFice Avenue. In 1900 the
Benevolent Society and the I^adies' Sewing Society purchased a large building on
West Fayette Street.
The ]lel)rew Ladies' Sewing Society was formed in the same year in which the
Benevolent Society was reorganized. The young ladies who organized the society
received scant encouragement at first; but after a few years many
Sewing Society ^^tl'*^i*s joined them, and they met regularly to make clothes for the
poor, ap[)licants coming each week to the hall in which the ladies
met to be supplied with the garments that had been cut and sewed. The society
has followed the example of otlic]' institutions and now employs an agent who visits
the pensioners in their homes and sends the required assistance. The ladies did not
content themselves with sewing, but collected money for charitable purposes by im-
posing annual dues and by securing subscriptions at their annual banquet and balls.
The Sewing Society, though an independent organization, has always co-operated
with the Hebrew Benevolent Society.
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RliV. DU. ADOLF CiUTTMAClIEE
IS
The death of a poor Jew whom the Benevolent Society had placed in a Chris-
tian hospital, unattended even by the presence of a co-religionist, gave the first im-
pulse to the movement which finally established the Hebrew Hospital.
Hebrew ^|- ^ meeting of the Benevolent Society, and at a mass meeting of Jews,
^^^ * ■ individuals and societies contributed funds to erect an asylum for
the sick and aged, and in 1866 the corner-stone of the new institution's building
was laid. The hospital grew so rapidly that it was deemed best to let it have a sepa-
rate organization, instead of continuing under the auspices of the Benevolent So-
ciety, and in 1868 it was incorporated as the HebreAV Hospital and Asylum Associa-
tion. In 1886 the building was enlarged by the addition of a wing, and in 1908 the
equipment of the hospital was more than doubled by the Samuel Leon Prank Me-
morial Building, erected by Bertha Eayner Frank (the daughter of William S. Ea}'-
ner) and dedicated to the memory of her husband. x\t about the same time a laun-
dry building and several other small buildings were erected on the hospital grounds.
The old building is now used as a home for the aged, the Frank Memorial Building
being devoted entirely to the care of the sick. The hospital maintains a free dis-
pensary, an outdoor clinic, and a training school for nurses.
Almost the earliest evidence of Jews in Baltimore is the mention of ''the Jews'
Burying Ground" among "Mr. Carroll's claims." The Irish Chevra, perhaps the
oldest Jewish organization in Baltimore, was largely, if not chiefly, a burial society,
conducting funerals and paying the bereaved family a benefit that they might he
able to observe strictly the prescribed period of mourning. The Baltimore Hebrew
Congregation bought a cemetery two years after it was incorporated, and the other
congregations also acquired burial grounds soon after their organization. The
proper preparation and burial of the body of his dead has always been a matter
of great concern to the Jew.
Before the establishment of tlie Free Burial Society, the burial of poor Jews
depended upon the efi^orts of a few individuals, who were aided by the Benevolent
Society, by the Ladies' Sewing Society, which furnished shrouds, and
Burial Society, '^y ^^^® Congregations, which provided, in turn, graves in their ceme-
teries. In 1867, Jacob Goldenberg, Israel Posninsk}^, and a few others
collected some funds, and attended regularly to the funerals of the poor. Two years
later, they organized the Hebrew Free Burial Society. Johns Hopkins offered the
society an acre of land on Harford Eoad as a burying ground, but this offer
was declined because the society did not wish to l)ury all the poor together, as in a
"potter's field." A short time later, however, a plot in one of the cemeteries
was accepted. The Oheb Shalom Congregation Avas the first to have family lots in
its cemetery. Jonas Friedenwald, who succeeded S. Fiteman as president of the
society, had bought a lot in this cemetery; and when the Baltimore Hebrew Congre-
gation, of which he was a member, divided its cemetery into family plots, he gave
his plot in the Oheb Shalom cemetery to the Burial Society. The society exchanged
it for a larger piece of ground in a less favored part of the cemetery, and later, Ijy
gift and by purchase, acquired ])lots in other cemeteries. As in all the charity
institutions, the directors of the Free Burial Society were in the beginning its
active managers, personally arranging and attending the funerals of the poor. Now-
adays, when a poor family needs its services, a telephone message to the society's
headquarters in the building of the Benevolent Society summons an agent, who is
employed to take charge of funerals.
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Several attempts were made to establish a Jewish orphan asylum in Baltimore,
notably by the B "nai B'rith, one of the officers of which presided at a large meeting
at which a considerable sum of money was subscribed for founding a
As??um. •'^^"^^ ^°^' orphans. Dr. Szold and other leaders pointed out the urgent
necessity of an orphan asylum, and when the Benevolent Society, the
oldest and largest Jewish charitable society of the city, undertook, in 1872, to es-
tablish such an institution, ample financial support was quickly secured, the sub-
scrf^tion of Alfred J. Ulman being especially liberal. ^Iv. and Mrs. William S. Eay-
ner gave the society a piece of gi-ound at Calverton Heights, on the outskirts of the
city. Five children for whom the Benevolent Society had been caring were put, with
five other homeless children, into the charge of Eabbi Abraham Hofmann, who be-
came the superintendent of the Orphan Asylum. A year after its dedication, the
building of the Asylum was destroyed by fire, but a new home was quickly erected,
chiefly with funds secured at a great fair held in the Concordia Opera House. The
Imildings of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum now include the Hannah U. Cahn Me-
morial Building, which was erected by Bernard Cahn, and is used as a gymnasium,
and a manual training school built by Bertha Eayner Frank as a memorial to her
husband. The hundred inmates of the asylum attend a public school in the neigh-
borhood, and are instructed, in the asylum, in Hebrew and German. Eev. Samuel
Freudenthal has been the superintendent of the institution since 1887.
x4.fter Einhom left Baltimore, the pulpit of the Har Sinai Congregation was
occupied for eleven years by Eabbi S. Deutsch, who was succeeded, in 1873, by Jacob
Mayer. While Mayer was serving as rabbi, it became known that he
co^ngr^egation ^^^^ ^^^^ Converted to Christianity in England a number of years be-
fore. His denials and the loyal defense of his friends did not daunt
his accusers ; and when it was proven that he was an apostate, he was asked to re-
sign. The controversy which followed the charges against him was very bitter, and
led many to withdraw from the congregation. Eabbi Emil G. Hirsch, who was
called to Baltimore in 1877, was succeeded by Eabbi Samuel Sale, who remained
with the congregation from 1878 to 1883. Eabbi David Philipson, who had just
been graduated in the first class of the Hebrew Union College, and who succeeded
Sale, established Sunday services in the Har Sinai Congregation, lecturing at first
on every other Sunday evening, and, later, holding regular morning ser-\dces every
Sunday. He was succeeded in 1888 by Eabbi Tobias Shanfarber, who was himself
succeeded in 1898 by Eabbi Charles Eubenstein.
In 1874, the Har Sinai Congregation removed from its synagogue on High Street
to a building which it purchased on Lexington Street, near Pine. Twenty years
later, a new house of worship was dedicated on Bolton Street.
Under the guidance of its rabbi, the Oheb Shalom Congregation became gradu-
ally and conservatively more reformed. In 1867 the second days of holidays were
no longer observed, and the Misheberacli was abolished. Two years
Oheb Shalom ]ater a number of changes were made in tlie ritual : the president and
Congregation. . . , "^
Vice-president were to assist in taking out the scrolls, instead of sum-
moning mem])ers from their pews for this service; only one scroll Avas to be used on
the holidays, except on Simckoth Torah; the members were no longer to wear the
Talith,; those who said Kaddish were to stand at tluMv i)ews instead of coming to the
pulpit; the El Maleracliamim was abolished, and the cantor was henceforth to face
the congregation when ho read the prayers. In 1810 the congregation worshipped
for a time in the New Asseml)ly Eooms, while the synagogue was rel)uilt. A few
years later a congregational religious school was established.
In 1879 Julius Stiefel, who had been the president of the congregation since
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it was formed, was succeeded by Isaac Stroiise, to whose ability and labors the con-
gregation largely owes its material prosperity. When Dr. Szold had been with the
congregation for a quarter of a century he was elected rabbi for life. For the
younger members of the congregation he now preached in English once a month.
In 1891 he preached on alternate Sabbaths in English and German, the prayers
usually read in German being read in English when he preaclied in English.
For many years after its organization, the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
was strictly orthodox; when Eabbi Eice, in 1845, suggested the omission of some
of the Piyutim in the service, his proposal was rejected, although
Baltimore fifteen 3'^ears later most of these poems were abolished. In 1850 the
Hebrew congregation passed a law requiring its officers to keep their places of
Reforms. business closcd on the second days of holidaj's ; the congregation was
staunch in its orthodoxy, but some of its members were evidently in-
clining towards reform or becoming lax. Eabbi Hochheimer introduced a con-
firmation service for boys and girls, which Eice had denounced as a Gentile institu-
tion. After 1866 the Haftarah was read in German instead of Hebrew. In 1859
Eabbi Hochheimer was succeeded by Bernhard Illoway, a native of Kolin, Bohemia,
who had attended the school of Moses Sopher in Presburg, received the doctor's de-
gree from the University of Budapest, and studied at the rabbinical college in Padua,
and who had been obliged by political conditions to leave his native country. Emi-
grating to xlmerica, he occupied rabbinical positions in New York, Philadelphia, St.
Louis, Baltimore, Xew Orleans, Syracuse and Cincinnati. An accomplished linguist,
an eloquent preacher, a learned Talmudist, a writer of Hebrew poetry, and a fre-
quent contrilmtor to the Jewish press, Illoway was one of the ablest champions of
orthodoxy in America. He remained with the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation for
only two years, resigning in 1861 to go to New Orleans.
Eabbi Eice then returned to his old pulpit, but death summoned him after a
few months of service. During the six years that followed, the congregation had no
rabbi, the number of members diminished greatly, and the congregation lost its posi-
tion of first importance. Al)raham Hofmann, who became the rabbi of the Balti-
more Hebrew Congregation in 1868, was born in Dittlofsroda, Bavaria, on August
20, 1822, and received his rabbinical education in Wiirzlmrg. He left the pulpit of
the "Stadt Schule" in 1873 to become the superintendent of the newly established
Orphan Asylum. In 1876, he accepted a rabbinical position in Eiclimond, where he
died two years later.
For a number of years there had been some tendency in the congregation
towards reform ; in 1860, when Isaac M. "Wise, of Cincinnati, visited Baltimore, he
wrote in his "Israelite" : "Though the Lloyd Street congregation is
Reform and nominally orthodox, the large maioritv favor reform." A decided step
Schism. t/ - o .J . -L
was proi^osed in 1870, when a number of the members urged the
adoption of the moderate reforms recommended by the Leipzig Synod of the previous
j^ear, in order "that the religious life of the congregation may not suffer." These
reforms M'ere rejected; a few months later, hoAvever, a number of changes in the
ritual, which were earnestly advocated by Eabbi Hofmann, were adopted by a de-
cisive majority. The conservative minority would proliably have acquiesced, if tlTe
measure had not included, among minor innovations, the introduction of a mixed
choir, which had long been the subject of contention, and which had been the
most important innovation in the rejected proposal. On the ground that so radical
an innovation violated a clause in the congregation's charter, the men who had
opposed reform petitioned the Circuit Court of Baltimore to enjoin the officers of
the congregation from intrducing any changes in the service. The case was re-
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ferret! to an examiner, and there was considerable controversy before the two parties
agreed amicably to disagree. The dissatisfied members resigned from the Stadt
Schule and formed a congregation of their own. With the resignation of most of
the orthodox element, the progress of reform became easier and more rapid. In
1873 family pews were introduced, the men and the women having before this oc-
cupied separate parts of the synagogue ; the members of the congregation ceased
wearing the Talith; members were no longer "called up" for the honor of assisting
with the scrolls; the three-year cycle of reading the Pentatuch was adopted, and the
Misheberachs and Ehnalemckamims were abolished. Five years later the Boedelheim
Tefilldli was superseded by the Szold-Jastrow prayer-book, and shortly thereafter
services were no longer held on the second days of the holidays.
In 1881, when the congregation had had no rabbi for eight years, Maurice
Fluegel was called to its pulpit. Eabbi Fluegel was born in Germany, and emigrated
at an early age to Eoumania. He studied at the Universities of Leipzig and Paris,
has held several rabbinical positions in the United States, and has published a num-
ber of books and essays on Jewish, Biblical, and religious subjects. He remained with
the Stadt Schule for only three years.
Two years after Eabbi Fluegel left its pulpit, Aaron Siegfried Bettelheim be-
came the rabbi of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Bettelheim was born in
Lipto, Szt. Miklos, Hungary, on April 4, 1830. He studied in the
B^r^",v^" Presburg Yeshibah and other schools, and received a rabbinical diploma
from S. L. Eapoport. After officiating for a short time as rabbi, he
entered the University of Prague, whence he was graduated as a doctor of philosophy.
He then became a teacher and the editor of a political weekly. While rabbi in
Kaschau, he edited a Jewish weekl}^, and later a political periodical. His utterances
in the latter aroused such feeling against him that he decided to emigrate to
ximerica with his family. In 186? he was elected rabbi of a Philadelphia congre-
gation and a professor at the Maimonides College. Two years later he was elected
rabbi of the Beth Aliabah Congregation, of Eichmond, where he established and
edited a German weekly, and where he studied and was graduated at a medical col-
lege. In 1875 he was elected rabbi of a congregation in San Francisco, where he
also held several public offices. He came to Baltimore in 1887 and became identified
with a number of public and charitable institutions. He died on board ship, August
20, 1890, on his homeward journey from a visit to Europe. Bettelheim was a most
able, active, and versatile writer; his Avork includes contributions to the press, short
stories, and biblical criticism.
For twenty years the membership of the Stadt Schule had been steadily dimin-
ishing. In 1865 one hundred and sixty-five families were affiliated with the con-
gregation ; when Eabbi Fluegel left in 1884 there were only forty-
Baltimore eight. The spiritual leadership of the congregation changed hands
Hebrew frequently, and there were several long intervals when there was
Deciine^Vnd' ^^^ rabbi. These facts must have been partly the cause and partly
Growth. the result of the diminution in the number of members. Another
cause for the decrease was the removal of the Jews to other parts of
the city. Those who moved to the west were near the Oheb Shalom synagogue
on Hanover Street, where Szold and Kaiser were earnestly laboring. The congrega-
tion was in desperate straits, when its president, Mr. Samuel Frank, united with
Dr. Bettelheim in urging the members to build a new synagogue in the northwestern
section of the city, to which many Jews had removed. In 1889, the congregation
sold its synagogue on Lloyd Street, in which it had worshipped for forty-four years,
and two years later dedicated a new synagogue on Madison Avenue. Under Rabbi
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Adolf Guttnuiclier, who succeeded Bettelheini, the coniiregation luis taken on new
life.
In 1893, Dr. Szold was elected rabbi emeritus of the Oheb Shalom Congrega-
tion, and was succeeded by Eabbi William Rosenuui. In the following year, the con-
gregation moved to its new house of worship on Eutaw Place. Rev. Alois Kaiser,
who died in 1908, after more than forty years of serv^ice, was succeeded by Eev.
Jacob Schuman.
The men who resigned from the Stadt Schule in 1870 because of the intro-
duction of reforms organized the Chizuk Emunah Congregation. After worship-
ping for five years in Exeter Hall, on Exeter Street, near Fayette,
chizuk ^^,-^]:^ j^Q^ L Heilner as cantor, the congregation built a synagogue
on Lloyd Street, near the home of the Stadt Schule. Rabbi Henry
W. Schneeberger, of New York, led the dedication exercises ; the members of the con-
gregation were so favorably impressed with him that, although they had had no in-
tention of securing a rabbi, they invited him to become their leader. A few vears
later Rev. Herman Glass became the cantor. Jonas Friedenwald, who had been,
wdth Philip Herzberg, especially active in the organization of the congregation and
in the work of building the synagogue, succeeded Judali Rosewald as president, and
was himself succeeded by his son. Dr. Aaron Friedenwald, who refused, however, to
occupy the president's chair on the pulpit during his father's life time. Because of
the active interest of several members of the Friedenwald family in the congrega-
tion, it is frequently called "Friedenwald's Schule." In order to preclude such in-
novations as had led to their secession from the Stadt Schule, the founders of the
Chizuk Emunah have inserted a clause in theii" constitution that any memljer who
proposes a reform in the service shall cease thereby to be a member.
In 1895 the Chizuk Emunah Congregation moved up-town, erecting a synagogue
at the corner of McCulloh and Mosher Streets. A few years later Michael S. Levy,
who had been an active worker and leader, especially in the building of the new
synagogue, succeeded Dr. Friedenwald as the president of the congregation.
After Rabbi Rice's death in 1862, the congregation which he had organized
divided, some of the members continuing to worship on Howard Street, others
holding services on Eutaw Street. In 1879 the two factions reunited
Congregation^ under the name of the Shearith Israel Congregation, and erected a
synagogue on Green and German Streets. Rev. Dr. Schepsel Schaffer
has been the rabbi of the congregation since 1893. In 1903 a new synagogue was
built at McCulloh and Bloom Streets.
In 1859, when Rabbi Hochheimer resigned from the Lloyd Street congrega-
tion, he was immediately invited to become the rabbi of the Fell's Point Congrega-
tion, and he occupied its pulpit until, in 1892, he was made rabbi
congregaWon. emeritus. Hoclilieimer and Szold were intimate friends, and their
congregations took similar positions between orthodoxy and radical
reform. In 1871 Hocheimer collaborated with Szold on a new edition of the
"Abodath Israel," and shortly thereafter the Eden Street congregation adopted this
prayer book. After Hochheimer's retirement in 1892, Wolff Willner was rabbi of
the "P'int Schule" for two years. He was succeeded by Clifton H. Levy, who was
followed, two years later, by Rabbi M. Rosenstein.
For a decade the migration of the Jews to other sections of the city had been
diminishing the membership of the "P'int Schule." In 1890, when the Stadt Schule
resolved to move up-town, it had proposed that the two oldest congregations in the
city should unite and build a new synagogue in the northwestern section of the
city. At this time, however, a large number of the Point members still lived down-
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town, and these succeeded in having tlie overtures rejected. As members of the Eden
Street congregation moved up-town, they affiUated with the Madison Avenue or the
Eutaw Place congregations, the majority with the former. These constant defec-
tions probably helped to keep tlie "down-towners" always in the majority in the
councils of the congregation. Finally the congregation was too small to maintain
itself, and in 1899 it was dissolved. Desiring to preserve the cemetery which they had
used for a generation, a number of the former members had themselves incorporated
in this year as the owners of the Hebrew Friendship Cemetery.
Eabbis Levy, Eosenau, and Shanfarber were, in 1895, the founders and first
editors of the Jeivislt Comment, a weekly journal of high character, which is now
edited by Mr. Louis H. Levin. Besides the Sinai and the Comment,
PubHcations ^^^® following Jewish periodicals have been published in Baltimore :
The Jetvish Chronicle (1875-77) ; Der Fortschritt (Yiddish, June-
July, 1890) ; Dcr Baltimore I sraelit (Yiddish, 1891-93) ; Ila-Pisgah (Hebrew, 1891-
93, continued in Chicago) ; Der ]yegweiser (Yiddish, 1896).
The Jews of Baltimore did not occupy themselves solely with the organization
of congregations and the establishment of charitable institutions. Although these
activities may have been deemed more important then than now, they
Activities. *''^^ ^^°^ preclude a development of the lighter side of life. A Young
Men's Hebrew Association, the Hebrew Young Men's Literary Society,
and the Mendelssohn Literary Society flourished in the fifties ; twenty years later the
Beacon Lights, a literary and social organization, had many members. And there
must have been many social and semi-social clubs of which record is lost and recol-
lection has died out.
A society of unusual longevity was the Harmony Circle, which was organized
in 18G0. The members disbanded on the outbreak of the Civil War, but reorganized
in 1864, electing Charles C Hutzler president, and David Hutzler
Circi^""^ the master of ceremonies. The Harmony Circle is to-day one of the
largest, as well as one of the oldest, Jewish social organizations in the
country. For nearly half a century it has given an annual series of fashionable balls,
for the last twenty yeai's, mider the efficient management of Mr. Moses N. Frank.
The most important social functions in Baltimore Jewry took place under the
auspices of institutions which were serious in name and purpose. There w6re
many occasions on which the congregations and the charitable societies
rnd^Banquets^ gathered their members together, or even the entire Jewish com-
munity. When any deserving institution stood in special need of
funds, a great fair was organized for its benefit. Such a fair secured funds for the
Hebrew Hospital, and made possible the establishment of that institution. The great-
est affair of this kind was the magnificent bazaar held in 1878 for the benefit of the
Hebrew Orphan Asylum, which filled the halls of the Concordia Opera House for ten
days. Most of the charitable institutions depended for financial support less upon
the annual dues of their members than upon the money subscribed at annual festive
gatherings held for their benefit. The patrons of the Hebrew Hospital were in-
vited each year to a Simchath Torah festiyal and supper; the Ladies' Sewing So-
ciety held an annual calico ball. Most notable of all the year's gatherings, however,
was the banquet of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. For quite fifty years this ban-
quet was the gi-eatest social event of Baltimore Jewry. When the many hundreds
of giiests had finished the sumptuous dinner, they were addressed by men active in
the work of charity, and by the mayor, the^governor, and other men prominent in
public life. Last on the program came the filling of the subscription list.
We may call these methods of raising money wasteful and unscientific, but we
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must remember that the banquets, fairs and balls had a twofold reason for existence,
for it was not solely to help the cause of charity that the people came together.
Most of the fairs and bazaars, balls and banquets were held in the Concordia
Opera House, which was for twenty years the center of Jewish social activities in
Baltimore. The society which erected and occupied the building was
The Concordia. ^^^ organized by Jews. "The Concordia German Society" was formed
by a number of Germans in 1864 for "moral, scientific, literary, dramatic, agri-
cultural and charitable purposes"; in the following year the members dedicated as
its home the handsome building which they had erected at the southwest corner of
Eutaw and German Streets. When Dickens visited Baltimore in 1868, he lectured
on the Concordia's platform; fashionable audiences filled its halls to hear famous
virtuosi; the best German and English threatrical troupes performed on its stage.
Some Jews joined the society soon after its organization, and its halls and gardens
were gradually more and more frequented by Jews, many attending regularly the
weekly concerts. Ideas and movements, plans and institutions were discussed here
at sociable gatherings; and when meetings were called to consider and execute pro-
jects, they were held in the Concordia. "The Concordia" was the greatest social in-
stitution that the Jews of Baltimore have ever had. It occupied an important place
in the community until, in 1891, the building was destroyed by fire.
After a futile attempt to reorganize the society, a number of former members
organized the Mercantile Club. In 1896 some of the members of the Mercantile
Club formed the Clover Club, which now has a handsome and well-equipped club
house on Madison Avenue.
The Phoenix Club, another social organization, was incorporated in 1886, hav-
ing been formed, in part, at least, by men who had resigned from the old Concordia
Club. It occupies a magnificent home on Eutaw Place, and is the
Suburban Clubs, fashionable social organization of Baltimore Jews. The Suburban
Club, organised in 1901, now has five hundred members, and maintains
an attractive club-house on its grounds at Park Heights and Slade Avenues, eight
miles from the city.
In the course of half a century, great changes took place among the Jews of
Baltimore — changes religious, social, and economic. The Har Sinai Congregation
has always been radically reformed; in the two largest congregations
^^nd^Growth ^^ ^^® ^^^^> reform Judaism has progressed gradually and more con-
servatively. The Jews did not entirely lose the marks of their Ger-
man lurth ; many German features of Jewish life were retained. The first and sec-
ond generations used the German language in their homes; it was only in the nine-
ties that the reformed congregations substituted English for German in the prayers
and sermons. The younger generations, however, were natives in the land whose
tongue had been strange to their parents. Still members of the Jewish community,
they were a more homogeneous element of the larger community of Baltimore.
The most noteworthy development probably consisted in the economic advance
of the Jews. Erstwhile peddlers became wealthy merchants ; small store-keepers and
second-hand dealers became large manufacturers. Their sons had all the advan-
tages which America affords its citizens, and they used their opportunities. Many
have risen high in commercial circles; many others have entered the professions,
some have become active and prominent in public life.
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Xumcrical increase, economic improvement, and cliaiiiics in tlic city itself have
led tlio Jews to clian-re their places of residence. The lirst immigrants liad settled,
for the most part, in the eastern section of the city. In the sixties
Residence. Ldiiihard Street, l)etween Lloyd Street and the Bridge, was the center
(it the Jewish population, so far as such a center can be determined.
In the eighties a westward movement was under way, and soon many, if not most, of
the German Jews lived west of Greene Street on Lexington, Baltimore, German,
Lomliard and Hollins Streets, many as far west as Carey Street and Carrollton
Avenue. Fifteen years later another "migration"' had begun. From East Baltimore
and West Baltimore, Jews moved to the newer northwestern section of the city, where
practically all of the German Jews of Baltimore live to-day. Although the Jews are
far from segregated, there are many l)locks almost entirely populated by Jews and
manv sections are distinctly Jewish. iVU the German congregations are in the dis-
trict bounded by North Avenue, Bolton, Lanvale, and McCulloh Streets, a district
enni])rising about thirty-five city blocks.
In the eighties the Jewish population of Baltimore was augmented by an immi-
gration which soon left the Jcavs of German l)irth or descent in the minority. The
Iiussian May Laws of 1882, which restricted the Jews in their rights
Russian Jews. ^^ residence, hampered them in their commercial dealings, and
oppressed them in many other ways, resulted in hardships which drove large numbers
of Jews to America. The many immigrants who came to Baltimore settled, for
the most part, in the eastern section of the city, on the streets which the German
Jews were just leaving. There is almost a "colony" of Bussian Jews in southwest
Baltimore, and many have settled in other parts of the city ; Init the district in
East Baltimore is still the center of Eussian Jewish life in Baltimore.
The refugees of the eighties were not the first subjects of the Czar to settle in
Baltimore. The first distinct immigration of East European Jews came in the
sixties, when a number of Poles and Lithuanians settled in Baltimore.
Bikur choiim Although the services in the synagogues of their German co-religionists
were conducted in Hebrew, the newcomers found slight differences in
the ritual and liturgy. In addition, the fact that they spoke a different language
separated them somewhat from the older Jewish residents. In 18G5 they organized
the Bikur Choiim Congregation, worshipping at first in the building on Gay Street
which the Oheb Shalom Congregation had used some ten years before, then occupy-
ing successively two buildings on Exeter Street. The present quarters of the con-
gregation are in a residence on High Street, the gift of Abraham Harris, one of the
members.
Some years after the organization of the Congregation Bikur Choiim, dissen-
sions led most of the Lithuanian and some of the Polish members to withdraw.
These men formed the "Eussian Congregation Benai Israel,'' which now occupies
the old synagogue of the Chizuk Emunah Congregation, on Lloyd Street.
The great wave of Eussian immigration set in in 1882. Arriving in vast numbers,
and often in need of assistance, the immigrants were aided by the Benevolent Society
and the other charitable institutions of the city. It was not long, however, before
the new settlers had formed their own organizations.
The first institution that they established was a Hebrew school. When the
Talmud Torali had long outgrown the single room which was rented for its pupils,
adequate quarters were secured in a building on High Street. Yiddish,
Talmud Torah. , .\ . t , , ,, , ,. ,, t^ . . . _ , . '
which continued to be the vernacular of the Eussian Jews m Baltimore,
was for many years used in this school ; the proposal to substitute English met with
strong opposition, many holding the jargon almost as sacred as Hebrew and as
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Judaism itself. It was chiefly through the efforts of Mr. Tancluini Silberman and
Eabbi William Eosenau that English was at last introduced. Those who could not
be reconciled to the change withdrew their support from the Talmud Torah and
formed a new school — the Talmud Torah Ve-he-Emunah. When the extinction of
the Talmud Torah seemed imminent, a few man undertook to rehabilitate the school
by securing a new home. With funds collected from l)oth down-town and up-town
Jews, a building on Baltimore Street, near Lloyd, was purchased and remodeled,
in which a daily Hebrew school, of which Eev. Elias Eabinowitz is superintendent, is
now attended by seven hundred pupils. The re-establishment of the Talmud Torah
is largely due to the work of Mr. Tanchum Silberman. Several societies have their
quarters in Talmud Torah Hall, which is becoming, even apart from the school, an
important institution.
The Hebrew Literary Society, founded by a number of jMaskilim, was one
of a number of organizations formed by Eussian Jews. Feeling the need of English
instruction for themselves and their immigrant brethren, its members,
Russian ^^,j|-| ^^ assistance of Miss Henrietta Szold, established a night school
Night School. ■ r T
in 1889. Miss Szold was the superintendent of the school until 1893,
when other duties forced her to resign. She was succeeded by Miss Grace Bendann
(Mrs. B. H. Hartogensis). This school rendered invaluable service, aiding five thou-
sand men, women and children in learning the English language, American history
and the rights and duties of American citizenship. The school was closed in 1897,
when its directors had been assured the city would establish similar night schools to
continue its work.
The Daughters in Israel, organized in 1890, conducts a Working Girls' Home,
the Frank Sabbath School and such classes and clubs as are usually found in settle-
ment houses. The Maccabean House, established in 1900 for the
Settlement purpose of keeping boys off the stre'ets at night, grew steadily until
more than a thousand boys and young men became members of the
clubs or classes which met in the House. The Daughters in Israel and the Macca-
beans amalgamated in 1909 under the name of the Jewish Educational i^lliance.
In 1890 renewed pogroms in Bussia increased the immigration which had
continued since the year of the May Laws. Ten or twelve of the Eussian Jews who
had settled in Baltimore formed a small organization to assist the
new immigrants. Collecting money from their acquaintances, thev
placed a number of poor men in boarding-houses and supported them a few days
to give them an opportunity of securing employment. The society was soon large
enough to purchase a house on Lombard Street, near Lloyd. Many old people who
had to support themselves peddled matches and trinkets in the streets ; a number of
these were sheltered by the society, which now assumed the name of the Hebrew
Friendly Inn and Aged Home. Outgrowing its quarters, the society secured a large
building on Aisquith Street, in which sixty aged men and women have found an
asylum. The Inn is the headquarters for the relief of poor Jews who spend only a
short time in Baltimore; all who apply for aid are given food and shelter for three
days.
The formation of the Hebrew Children's Sheltering and Protective Association
was somewhat similar to that of the Friendly Inn. Several men who saw a policeman
leading some homeless children to a public institution persuaded the
Children's officer to surrender the waifs to them and undertook to care for them.
Home^^*'^^ They were given, with several others, into the charge of a poor family
on Harrison Street. To provide a home for these and for other home-
less or neglected children a society was organized which collected a few large and
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many small contributions and purchased a building on South High Street. When,
after two 3'ears, the society sheltered thirty children and a large number of appli-
cants could not be accommodated, a new home was bought at the corner of Lexing-
ton and Aisquith Streets. The society now cares for a hundred children, besides
giving financial aid to the widowed mothers of a dozen others. Again over-
crowded, the association has purchased a piece of ground on North Broadway, near
Baltimore Street, on which M. S. Levy and his sons have erected the Betsy Levy
Memorial Building.
In 1898 three philanthropic institutions were established: a Free Burial
Society, the Hebrew Emigrants' Protective Association and the Gemilath Chassodim,
or Free Loan Association. The Free Loan Society has enabled many
other men to help themselves, with slight expense to the community and
Charitable without obliging them to accept charity. Three years later the Young
Organizations. o& i -nir.
Ladies' Benevolent Society was organized by a group ot young women
who had supported an invalid girl and her brother and who then determined to
continue their good work. The society whicli they formed cares for many women
who require medical attendance.
When Eussian Jews came to Baltimore they came at once in such great numbers
that the immigrants from each town or district were able to organize a Dtinyan of
their own. This is probably one reason for the large number of con-
ongrega ions, gj-gggtions formed by East European Jews in Baltimore. In 1909
there were twenty-five Eussian congregations in the city. All of them are orthodox,
nearly all of them maintain schools and many have other societies connected with
them. A few have synagogues ; most of them hold services in the rooms of a dwell-
ing and have no regular rabbi.
The corporate names of several of the congregations indicate the European
homes of their founders. Most of the others bear, colloquially, the names of Eus-
sian towns or districts. The "Mikro Kodesh," which was formed in 1886, is better
known as the 'Tokroyer Schule"; the Aitz Chaim, which occupies the old Eden
Street Synagogue, is the "Proshnitz Schule"; the Beth Yakov bears the name
"Visheyer," and the Ohel Yakov is regularly known as the "Byalistoker Schule."
The most notable event of recent years in Baltimore Jewry is the federation
of the charitable institutions, a step which had been advocated and planned as early
as 1890 by men who were then active in communal work. As the old
Tederation of i.i i " ^ • • j? i n i i
Charities methods ot raising funds grew more and more unpopular, and came
to be considered wasteful as well as annoying, the subscribers became
convinced of the greater efficacy that would result from co-operation and a more
scientific administration. In 1906, the older institutions of the city, which had been
founded by German Jews, formed the Federated Jewish Charities, under the direc-
tion of Professor Jacob H. Hollander, who became the first president of the Fed-
eration. By a generous gift from Mr. Jacob Epstein, the Federation was enabled to
establish a Jewish Home for Consumptives, purchasing land near Eeisterstown, Bal-
timore County, on which have been erected the Jacob Epstein Sanatorium, the Solo-
mon Kami Memorial Cottage, and the Samuel and Emma Eosenthal Cottage. In
1907, the charitable societies which had been organized by Eussian Jews were fed-
erated under the name of the United Hebrew Charities. The existence of two fed-
erations is justified by practical reasons of expediency; the two organizations work
not merely in harmony, but in active co-operation. The centralized direction of their
philanthropic work has resulted indirectly in strengthening the communal conscious-
ness of the Jews of Baltimore.
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The history of the Jews of Baltimore, extending over a period of a century and
a quarter, is prol)ably a fair example of the growth and development of a Jewish
community in an American city. In another country and in another century, it
might be termed phenomenal, if a steady and orderly development can be so de-
scribed. We must make allowance for the growth of the city itself, but the Jews of
Baltimore have grown, in some senses, at least, even more rapidly. The innnigrants
of seventy years ago were, with scarcely an exception, obliged to struggle for a live-
lihood. Xo person who reads the signs on Baltimore's business streets or scans the
advertisements in the newspapers needs to be told of the high position which their
sons and grandsons occupy in commercial circles to-day. And the more recent immi-
grants are making even more rapid progress.
Since 1826, when Solomon Etting and Jacob T. Cohen, Jr., were elected to the
City Council, Jews have engaged in civic, as well as in commercial, activities. In
legislative halls, on the bench, at the bar, and in other offices, they have worked for
the common good, and, with physicians and other public servants, have sustained the
reputation of the Jew.
In two generations, the numbers of the Jews have increased a hundredfold. In
1901, Dr. George E. Barnett estimated, after careful investigations and computation,
that there were 25,000 Jews in Baltimore. In 1910, the number is probably between
40,000 and 50,000.
Baltimore is generally regarded a stronghold of conservative Judaism. That
the Jews in Baltimore are more conservative than their co-religionists in other
cities is due largely to the fact that Baltimore is itself conservative, in part, per-
haps, to the manner in which Jews settled in Baltimore, and in part, it may be,
to the fact that the first settlers came from religious communities in Europe and
were more religious than were many other immigrants. In large measure, how-
ever, the religious spirit which has always existed among the Jews of Baltimore is
due to the work of two men — Eabbi Kice and Eabbi Szold. The first was able to
imbue his people with that true spirit of orthodox Judaism which he so strongly felt.
When reform Judaism began to claim adherents in Baltimore, Szold, in directing
its ])rogress, kept it from obliterating all traces of orthodox Judaism, and kept alive
tliat sympathy with the fathers wliicli is the keystone of conservatism.
MyUic>r l^jiAAA^'
Bibliography: Jeirish Encyclopedia, Art. "Baltimore," by Miss Henrietta Szold; ibid.,.
Art. "Maryland," by Professor Jacob H. Hollander (for the "Jew Bill") : ibid., biographical
articles, passim; American Jewish Year Book, published by the Jewish Publication Society of
America (biographical data); Isaac Markens, "Hebrews in America"; Eev. Dr. William
Rosenau, History of the Oheb Shalom Congregation; Rev. Dr. Adolf Guttmacher, History of
the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation; Jewish Exponent, 1889, a series of articles by Mr. Ben-
jamin H. Hartogensis on the Jewish charitable institutions of Baltimore; files of Baltimore
newspapers, and of the Jewish Exponent.
The writer gratefully acknowledges his indebtedness to Miss Josephine Etting, ^Ir. Mendes
Cohen, Mr. Solomon Collmus, Mr. Philip Herzberg, Mr. Henry S. Hartogensis, Rev. Herman
Glass, Mr. Tanchum Silberman, Mr. Benjamin H. Hartogensis, and a number of others wha
supplied him with interesting data. He is also indebted for helpful suggestions to Miss Hen-
rietta Szold and Rev. Dr. William Rosenau.
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RELIGIOUS LIFE OF BALTIMORE JEWS
By Eev. Db. Charles A. Eubexsteix.
THE religious life of Baltimore Jews gives scope for a very interesting study.
Starting with a few scattered Jewish families in the early part of the last
century the Jewish community of Baltimore today exhibits a congregational activ-
ity that has long been noted in the religious history of American Jews. Without
taking into consideration the religious institutions maintained by recent or com-
paratively recent Jewish settlers in Baltimore, of which there is a very large num-
ber, five large congregations, all in a flourisliing condition, testify to the uniform
religious activity that has characterized Baltimore Jewish families through three
successive generations. What is especially noteworthy is the fact that this relig-
ious development has been of a varied kind, showing that the religious evolution of
the Baltimore Jewish community is not due simply to the process of natural
growth, but also to the influence of certain men, laymen as well as rabbis, who left
their impress upon the Jewish life of Baltimore. The five congregations whose re-
spective histories form the greater portion of the history of Baltimore Jews present
practically five distinct phases of Judaism, both as to belief and practice, from un-
compromising orthodoxy to equally uncompromising reform.
The history of the Jewish congregations in Baltimore begins with the year
1829. That was an eventful year for Jews of Maryland, because with the charter
granted to the first Jewish congregation in the State, Jews in Maryland for the
first time practically enjoyed the full rights of American citizenship. It must be
recalled that in the settlement of Maryland in the middle of the seventeenth cen-
tury full civic rights were withheld from Jewish settlers on account of their faith.
The profession of Christian belief was then an indispensable qualification. After
the formation of the American government an attempt was made in 1796-1797 to
remove that disability from Maryland Jews. By the laws of the national govern-
men no Jew could be debarred from the full prerogatives of citizenship, including
the right to hold ofiice; yet in Maryland that specific right was denied to Jews be-
cause of their faith. Such discrimination was so contrary to the spirit of the Amer-
ican constitution, and so offensive to the liberal tendencies of the age, that an
earnest attempt was made in the Maryland legislature in 1818 to remedy the
anomalous situation. The attempt was productive only of long and bitter discus-
sion, and ended at the time only in utter failure. The agitation, however, was not
altogether in vain, for men's consciences Avere gradually aroused and much serious
thought was given to the injustice inflicted upon the Jews of Maryland who were
fast becoming a large and influential portion of the population of the State. The
next time the matter was agitated, therefore, there was greater hope for success. In
1825 what was known as the "Jew Bill," carrying with it the removal of all disabil-
ities from Jews, because they professed a different faith, passed both houses of the
Maryland legislature. The success of this measure was largely due to the influence
of the Etting and Cohen families, who had long been residents of Baltimore and
who had long enjoyed the general esteem of the community.
The "Jew Bill" passed by the Maryland legislature in 1825 became a law in
182G. Following closely upon this favorable legislation there was presented a bill
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in the lower house in 1839 empowering certain Jewish citizens of Baltimore to or-
ganize themselves into a congregation. Perhaps because it was felt that Jews in
Maryland were acquiring too many privileges, the bill was defeated by a large ma-
jority on its second reading. Better counsels, however, prevailed. The rejection of
the measure was immediately reconsidered and this time the bill was passed. By
February 33 it was passed by the Senate and immediately became a law.
The year 1829, therefore, marks the beginning of Jewish congregational ac-
tivity in Baltimore and in Maryland. In the act empowering certain Jewish citi-
zens to organize a congregation and build a synagogue in Baltimore, John M. Dyer,
Moses Millem, Lewis Silver, Levi Benjamin and Joseph Osterman are named as
the charter members. This congregation, styled the "Baltimore Hebrew Congre-
gation," may properly be called the "Mother of Jewish Congregations" in Balti-
more. The other congregations of the five now existing actually sprang from the
membership of the original congregational body incorporated by the laws of Mary-
land in 1829. Before Jewish worship thus received the authority and sanction of
the State, Jewish families in Baltimore had gathered for divine service in the house
of Zalma Rehine, a highly respected Jew of the city at that time. Those who con-
stituted that informal congregation were among the first members of the Balti-
more Hebrew Congregation, wdiich was soon to spread out and give out branches in
the form of other congregations in various parts of the city.
From 1829 to 1843 this was the only Jewish congregation in the city. In 1838,
in what is known as "Fell's Point," then an outlying district and separate and dis-
tinct from the city, Jewish settlers organized the "Fell's Point Hebrew Friendship
Congregation," now extinct. Later it built a synagogue in Eden Street, when "Fell's
Point" became part of the city. With the removal of the majority of its members
to other parts of the city the congregation rapidly declined and in 1899 was dis-
solved. The venerable Henrv Hochheimer was rabbi of this congregation from 1859
to 1892.
The Baltimore Hel)rew Congregation in the city proper quickly grew in num-
bers, and was compelled from time to time to remove to more spacious quarters.
From a room over a grocery, at the corner of Bond and Fleet Streets, it moved first
to North Exeter Street, then to High Street, then in 1837 to a three-story brick
dwelling in Harrison Street. In 1845 its synagogue in Lloyd Street was completed,
the first synagogue in Maryland. The dedication naturally was a great event for
Jews of Baltimore, and special sermons were delivered on that occasion by Eabbi
S. M. Isaacs, of New York, and the celebrated Pabbi Isaac Leeser, of Philadelphia.
The first rabbi of the congregation was Abraham Eice, a man knoAvn for great
piety and learning. He was a fearless exponent of the orthodox Jewish faith, and
his teachings carried great weight. It was his uncompromising attitude towards
the Eeform tendencies in Judaism which, originating in Germany, soon began to
modify Jewish worship and Jewish practice in this country, led to the first seces-
sion from the mother congregation. In 1842 the "Har Sinai Verein," now the Har
Sinai Congregation, was organized in protest against the strict orthodoxy of Eabbi
Eice. This congregation secured its charter in 1843 and worshipped first in High
Street, then in Lexington Street, and at present in its handsome synagogue at the
corner of Bolton and Wilson Streets. Its first rabbi was Max Sutro, wdio was fol-
lowed by Moritz Brown. With the coming of David Einhorn as rabbi, Har Sinai
Congregation entered on a new and distinct line of development as the reform
Jewish congregation of Baltimore. It is a source of pride to this congregation that
it possesses the best traditions of the man who so greatly influenced the develop-
ment of American Judaism for the past two generations. His utterances in the
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pulpit and out are treasured by many families of the congregation as the utterances
of a prophet wlio was not without honor in their midst, and his name is still a
source of inspiration to them, though it is nearly thirty years since he departed this
life and more than two score years since he left the Har Sinai pulpit. lie was rabbi
in Baltimore only from 1855 to 18G1, but in those few years the whole course of
Reform Judaism in America was formed. Einhorn, it nuiy be said, was among the
chief forces in shaping its direction. Coming to this country with a brilliant repu-
tation, his first essay in the Eeform field marked him a great power. His infiuence
soon became far reaching and he was deemed as authoritative in the exposition of
Jewish Eeform, as Abraham Eice in his day was in the expression of Jewish or-
thodoxy. His infiuence, however, was rather felt by the thinkers in Jewish com-
munities than by the general Jewish public. The popular reformer among Ameri-
can Jews in Einhorn's time was Isaac M. Wise, of Cincinnati, 0.
The services rendered by Einhorn, important as they were considered at the
time, appear now invaluable to the Eeform element of the American synagogue.
His monthly Journal, the Sinnh which appeared in Baltimore from February, 1856,
to January, 1863, is today the greatest inspiration for the Eeform rabbi. In all the
eight volumes that he issued the best contributions by far are Einhorn's own ser-
mons, with their marvelously eloquent exposition of Jewish idealism from the Ee-
form point of view. Yet this journal, the Sinai, is minor in importance compared
with that other work which is monumental of his great labors in the Eeform Jew-
ish cause, his "Olath Tamid." This prayer-book, written for Har Sinai Congrega-
tion, has long been regarded as the best prayer-book that has come from the Jewish
Eeform movement. The congregation regards the fact with the greatest pride that
Einhorn himself introduced this most notable work for congregational worship
while officiating as the rabbi.
Following David Einhorn as rabbis of the congregation wore Solomon Deutsch,
Jacob Mayer, Emil G. Hirsch, Samuel Sale, David Philipson and Tobias Schau-
farber. The rabbi at present is C. A. Eubenstein.
The officers of the congregation are : M. Shakman, president ; Xathan H.
Hirshberg, vice-president; M. S. Pacholder, treasurer, and iVlbert H. Likes, sec-
retary.
Eeturning to the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, from Avhich the Har Sinai
Congregation branched off, we find it in nowise weakened by the secession, but
rather growing in numbers as new Jewish families began settling in Baltimore as a
result of the general immigration movement from Europe that started in 1818.
Eabbi Eice retired to private life in 1849 and was succeeded in turn by Eev. Dr.
Henry Hochheimer, B. Illoway, Abraham Hofman, Maurice Fluegel, A. S. Bettel-
heim"^and the present rabbi, Adolf Guttmacher. The congregation worshipped in
the Lloyd Street Synagogue until 1891, when its present house of worship, corner
of Madison Avenue and Eobert Street, one of the most beautiful synagogues in the
coimtry, was dedicated. The officers of the congregation are: Moses Frank, presi-
dent; Henry Burgunder, vice-president; Sody Salabcs, treasurer, and Solomon
Preiss, secretary. Jacob Schvanenfeld is the cantor.
In 1853 there was another secession from the parent congregation, but this
time along more conservative lines. It was not so much due to a desire for a change
in the mode of worship as to the fact that the Jewish population was shifting
towards the southwestern part of the city and great need was felt for another syna-
gogue. So the Oheb Sholem congregation was organized with a place of worship
in Hanover Street. The first rabbis of this congregation were: Solomon andQj)]\I.
Landsberg. In 1859 Benjamin Syold became rabbi, serving until 1892. During
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his long, active ministration of tliirty-three years he wielded great influence in the
Baltimore Jewish community, contril)uting very largely to the shaping of its relig-
ious life and thought. He rendered great service to Judaism in America by his
scholarly labors, and, more especially, by writing a prayer-book, in which M,
Jastrow, of Philadelphia, collaborated, that admiral^ly answered the needs of con-
servative American congregations. The present rabbi of the congregation is Will-
iam Eosenau. The cantor is Jacob Schuman. His predecessor, the celebrated
cantor Alois Kaiser, contributed a great share to the development of the liturgy in
the American Synagogue. From Hanover Street the congregation moved to its
present beautiful house of worship, corner of Eutaw Place and Lanvale Street.
The officers of the congregation are : Isaac Strouse, president ; Henry Sonnebom,
vice-president; Louis Gump, treasurer, and Louis Adler, secretary.
Still another congregation branched off: from the original Baltimore Hebrew
Congregation in 1871. This is the Chizuk Emoonali Congregation, worshipping
now in its new synagogue, corner of McCuUoh and Mosher Streets. The Eeform
movement among x\.merican Jews was making rapid strides. Isaac M. Wise, of Cin-
cinnati, was formulating a plan for the education of Eeform rabbis, and his paper.
The American Israelite, found rapid circulation throughout the Western and
Southern Jewish communities and was wielding great power. In 1873 the Union
of American Hebrew Congregations was organized, and Wise's idea of a seminary
for the training of Eeform rabbis was fast approaching actualization. In Baltimore
itself the Eeform ideas of Einhorn had taken firm root. The Baltimore Hebrew
Congregation had consistenly held at first to orthodox views, liut was gradually
veering toAvard the Eeform movement. A number of changes were made in the ritual
for Sabbath and holidays and an effort was made to introduce a mixed choir. There
was a minority in the congregation that did not favor these innovations and these
withdrew and formed the Chizuk Emoonah Congregation. There was great dis-
cussion following this withdrawal, the minority invoking the aid of the law. Of this
congregation Henry W. Schneeberger has been rabln since 1876. The cantor is Her-
man Glass. The officers of the congregation are: M. S. Levy, president; Dr. Harry
Friedenwald, vice-president; Benjamin Friedman, treasurer, and Milton Fleischer,
secretary.
Two small orthodox congregations that had grown up in the southwestern
part of the city were consolidated in 1876 into the Shearith Israel Congregation,
that now worships in its new • synagogue, corner of McCulloh and Bloom Streets.
Of the five congregations here described, the Shearith Israel is considered the most
orthodox. S. Schaffer has been the rabbi for the past sixteen years. The cantor is
E. Jaffe. The officers of the congregation are: Manes Strauss, president; Herman
Cohen, vice-president; Samuel Senker, treasurer; Abraham Plant, secretary.
In describing the five congregations which form an integral part of the history
of Baltimore JeAvs, the list is far from exhausted. The disturbances in Eussia
in 1881-1882, and those Avithin more recent years, drove hundreds of thousands of
Jews to our hospitable shores. While the majority of the immigrants remained in
jSTeAv York, a large number of them came to Baltimore. Here there are no less than
twenty congregations formed of these ncAv settlers, the grouping being usually de-
termined by the city or district in Europe from which they came. Of these con-
gregations only eight have synagogues of their OAvn, situated in various parts of the
city, but chiefly in the southern and southeastern sections.
Thus the organization of religious Avorship among Jews in Baltimore, from a
modest beginning in 1829, has developed in the course of three generations into a
great center of Jewish religious life. The manner in which the Baltimore Hebrew
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Congregation was first formed and the regiilarit}^, one might say, with which a
certain group from time to time left the parent stock to begin a separate congrega-
tional existence of its own, marks the whole religions development of Baltimore
Jews with great interest. What is especially to be noted is the fact that the Jewish
population kept pace with the successive secessions and the "mother" congregation,
as well as those that issued from it, grew with time "from strength to strength."
All now are in a flourishing condition. The five new synagogues which they all
erected within recent years aiford substantial proof of their prosperous state.
It is worthy of remark that while the first congregation to be formed from the parent
religious organization has become a pronounced type of the Beform movement in
American Judaism, the last congregation to be thus formed has remained consistently
conservative. Har Sinai Congregation and Chizuk Emoonah Congregation, both
springing from the original Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, present two contrasting
aspects of Jewish worship and Jewish thought.
This sketch of the rise and progress of Jewish congregational activity in Balti-
more would scarcely be complete without a word about the properties held by the
various congregations for burial purposes. In the early days, when Baltimore Jews
formed no corporate body, a burial place could be acquired only by an individual.
The first cemetery was thus held by Levi and Solomon Etting. A lot near East
Monument Street, Imown as "Jew Alley in Ensor's town," was deeded to them by
Charles Carroll in 1801. Previous to that date, in 1786, there M^as a special burial
place for Jews in the same locality. To-day there are eight large Jewish ceme-
teries in or near Baltimore. The largest, in Belair Eoad, is the property of the
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. The Oheb Sholem Congregation owns the ceme-
tery on the Trapp Eoad. The cemetery in Brehm's Lane, near Belair Eoad, is the
property of Har Sinai Congregation. The Eell's Point Congregation, now extinct,
which had its synagogue in Eden Street, owned the cemetery on the Philadelphia
Eoad. When the congregation was dissolved the property was taken over by former
members, who created for that purpose a separate corporation.
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ZIONISM.
By Eev. De. S. Schaffer.
ZIONISM, Avhich was introduced to the great public with due solemnity and can-
did enthusiasm at the first Basle Congress but thirteen years ago, has already
made history. The keen observer cannot fail to notice a marked change in the
trend of the Jewish mind which is due to the influences of that movement. This
is not surprising. The aim of Zionism is to create in Palestine a publicly legally
secured home for the Jewish people. But this is an ideal which inspired, actuated
and directed the children of Israel long before the very word, Zion, was coined; long
before the fortress of that name had been erected. Indeed, this ideal is even older
than official Judaism, and was one of the powerful factors which shaped Judaism or
rather created that body which was destined to serve and still does serve as standard
bearer and transmitter of tlio truth and the sublime principles which Judaism im-
plies.
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Ever since God promised Al)ra1iain in iiiakL' of liim a ^-I'cat nation and to give
him the land Canaan as an inheritance, \vliich occurred, according to t!ie records,
four centuries before Judaism was olficially launched from the top of Sinai by the
divine revelation, Jewish nationality was inseparably wcdch'd to Palestine. The de-
scendants of Abraham claimed that country as their jjroniised land, and the mere
claim framed the conditions and effected the results which otherwise the actual pos-
session of territory accomplished. That very claim banded together the single in-
dividuals into a strong, characteristic unit, preventing their being assimilated with
others and making of them a peculiar nation, just as the dwelling on one territory
has made of other groups of mankind various and specific nations. Israel waged
fierce and successful wars against the tribes which inhabited Canaan just because
of that ]:)romise which the leaders often repeated and which convinced the people
that, for reasons known only to Providence, Israel's message to mankind will have
a greater and more general effect when j^roclaimed from the hill-tops of that peculiar
spot of the earth.
Disastrous as the exile into Babylon was it did not destroy the confidence of the
unfortunate exiles. On the contrary, the godly inspired jjrophets who with flaming
words and vigorous, rousing speech repeatedly renewed the ancient promise and
pictured pathetically the deplorable state of the desolate country and the sad con-
dition of the children who are not ])ermitted to rest their weary heads on their
mother's lap, infinitely strengthened the deeply rooted conviction which guided the
former generations and having kindled within the bosoms of their afflicted brethren
the dormant spark of love for their promised land into blazing enthusiasm, success-
fully accomplished the reunion of nation and country, the restoration of Israel's
previous home.
Strange though it be, the second and more severe exile likewise served to in-
tensify beyond measure Israel's yearning for the sacred land. Many fervent
prayers, touching elegies and tearful lamentations, which were written b}^ men of
genius, distinguished alike as scholars and philosophers, as saints and sages, were
incorporated in the liturgy and were recited with nnicli feeling, ardent devotion
and great earnestness, often with real, burning tears, in every community that was
ever established in all parts of the globe. By this means the ancient ideal which
once stirred in Israel's veins the fighting blood and was the cause for war and re-
bellion, gradually crystallized and became identified with a vital article of creed of
equally ancient origin, with the belief in the coming of Messiah, ^^'hen peace and
good-Avill shall reign supreme on earth no one would ever hinder Israel from return-
ing to Palestine.
As a matter of faith, finding expression, as it did, not only in daily prayers but
also on all occasions of either joy or sorrow, whenever the soul is roused to its va-
rious manifestations, it also adopted the characteristic of true faith which is inspir-
ing, cheering and consoling, instilling hope, courage and patience, but never stirring
up excitement, never provoking fierce antagonism.
About the middle of the last century a number of associations of Lovers of
Zion were organized in many cities of various countries for the purpose of founding
colonies in Palestine which should be worked and cultivated by Jewish hands. This
was done chiefly out of love for the land of the Fathers and also with the intention
to make both Palestine and colonization conspicuous hi the eyes of the Jewish peo-
ple. An indistinct hope, however, was equally chei'ished that if such work bo con-
tinued for centuries it might possibly benefit in the last the nation at hirge.
Such was the nature of Zionism of late.
In 189fi, however, Zionism received a new impetus, which again changed its
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character. From a sober principle of faith it was turned into a movement which
means an object for agitation and propaganda. The new tendency was more ex-
pressly indicated by the additional epithet of "political." Political Zionism, or
Zionism viewed from a political and economical standpoint, has no other aim than
that of the ancient idea, only the motives, the reasons, its scope and the mode of
its promotion changed according to the different circumstances and the prevailing
spirit of the time. ]\Iodern Zionism has no recent divine authority, but it can hardly
be denied that it fully deserves divine grace and favor. It is not prompted by the
express behest of him who rules the destinies of nations, but as it is prompted by
dire necessity which cries for relief, it cannot but be pleasing in the eyes of the
supreme Eegent.
Three distinct and grave causes jointly forced the advent of the new idea.
Millions of Jewish people, men, Avomen and children, are, in spite of general
enlightenment, culture and progress, still wrongfully and cruelly oppressed in va-
rious countries and treated as an inferior class of citizens for no other fault than
that they are Jews. It is not necessary to describe in detail the distressing and
humiliating position of these innocent suiferers, it is known to all who are familiar
with the current events. These unfortunates for whom, it seems, there is no help
whatsoever, and Avho are as much a reproach to civilization as they are an object of
commiseration, are in urgent need of a home Avhere they could breathe freely the
air which the good Lord provides for all living creatures and lead a life correspond-
ing to the dignity of man. Nothing but a country for themselves with an adminis-
tration of their own where they would offend no strangers and escape themselves
from the injustice and insults of strangers could help those millions who are now
doomed to poverty and degradation. There could be no nobler work than to assist
by whatever means in the creation of a secure home in Palestine for these self-
respecting. God-fearing, worthy people, whose steady and bitter complaints never
touch the hearts of their tormentors.
Again, the general craving for independence, emancipation and liberty which
made itself strongly felt towards the latter part of the nineteenth century in every
country where civilization had acquired a firm footing, brought about in the house
of Israel, as it did evervAvhere else, a deplorable decline of the religious spirit and
also an inclination toAvards assimilation. The numbers of those Avho drifted aAvay
from the religion of their fathers, either compelled by the force of circumstances,
or uuAvittingly by mere negligence, or on purpose, carried aAvay by the rise of a ma-
terialistic Avave and scepticism, grcAV Avith every year larger and caused apprehension
and alarm in all directions. Those Avho firmly stand by tradition and who knoAV
of no duty more urgent and more holy than the duty to perpetuate Judaism looked
to the future Avith anxiety and fear and AA'ere ready to grasp any opportunity by
which the groAving evil could be remedied or at least checked. Christendom, too,
seemed to dislike the ncAv tendency. At least, anti-semitism spread in proportion
to the spread of assimilation. The most cruel means were employed, as it were, to
repulse the intruders and to Avarn them that they had l^etter stay AA'here they were.
The consequence Avas that those AAdio had considered assimilation the most practical
means for sohdng the aggravating and difficult prol)lem, the so-called JeAvish ques-
tion, Avere sorely disappointed and found themselves isolated and forsaken. From
their brethren they Avere estranged, and from the strangers Avhose friendship they
courted they Avere unceremoniously repulsed. Their pride Avas humiliated, their na-
tional feeling, of whose secret existence they Avere scarcely aAvare, was deeply wounded
and roused, and their confidence in civilization was mightily shaken. They realized
that they needed a home of their OAvn Avhere they could live among their equals and
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escape the sting of chilly reserve and haughty demeanor with which they invariably
met. The truth dawned iipon them that between Jew and Gentile good-will may
prevail but never intimacy.
The first one to make this confession in public was Dr. Theodore Herzel, who
by this time needs no introduction to the reader, and a large number of the uncom-
promising, traditional religious wing heartily and loudly applauded both the con-
fession and the unreserved frankness, the manly courage, the self-respect, the dig-
nity and just pride which the open confession involved. With genuine brotherly
affection they grasped the hand of the home-coming brother, bowed before the new
champion of the truth in admiration, and offered him their congratulations together
with their assistance. Thus encouraged, Herzel embraced the idea which is em-
bodied in the words of the daily prayer, "Let our eyes behold thy return unto Zion,"
with the entire fire of his big heart, noble soul and trained mind, and at once raised
the battle-cry, "Back to Judaism, back to Zion."
The acquisition of Palestine as a home for the Jewish people, he argued, is by
no means beyond the bounds of possibility. Stranger things have been accomplished
in the last century. He claimed, what every impartial, unsophisticated and just ob-
server of things must concede, that the realization of Israel's everlasting desire
would be unquestionably the greatest boon for Jew and Gentile alike and no less
for the Turkish government. Palestine is now practically a desert and of little
value. But, if inhabited, colonized and cultivated by millions of thrifty hands, it
would soon prove its ancient fame of being a land that flows with milk and honey
and would become a remarkable source of large revenue. Besides, the growth and
steady development of commerce and industry which is bound to follow in the wake
of Jewish centralization and activity would certainly benefit immeasurably the whole
Turkish empire.
Herzel advocated peaceful but energetic and steady activity in behalf of politi-
cal Zionism. The great masses of the Jewish people should be enlightened and
roused to the realization of their sad situation, that they might be as persistent in
their claim for relief of their intolerable condition as they are in praying and
lamenting, that they substantiate the outpouring of their souls by practical work
and raise sufficient funds which are necessary for the eventual purchase of the land
and the colonization thereof. Strong and impressive appeals should also be made
to the sense of justice of all intelligent classes of the entire civilized world and es-
pecially to the reigning houses of the great powers who sway the destinies of nations.
If Jew and Gentile were fully informed of the aim and the scope of Zionism and
the blessings it involves they would both, he claimed, hasten to assist in the promo-
tion of the work which, if successfully accomplished, would make the unjustly per-
secuted of many centuries free and happy, would relieve Christendom of grave re-
proaches, of a disgrace which hampered the progress of its lofty ideals and supreme
endeavor, and would thus bring mankind a good stretch nearer the age of undis-
turbed peace and general brotherhood.
Thus Herzel became father of the luovement for which he sacrificed his young
life. Eight continuous years he labored indefatigably with might and main, plead-
ing eloquently for the sacred cause that filled his great soul, interviewing nobles,
captains of finance, rulers and kings, organizing the forces that flocked to his aid
and guiding them with a strong hand, an iron will, political sagacity and a mild,
well-balanced temper until exhaustion and, perhaps, some disappointment broke his
true heart. He died bemoaned not only by the hosts of Zionists but also by all the
intelligent of the entire world, who paid a high tribute to the brilliancy of his luind,
the strength and firmness of his convictions, the sterling qualities of his clean char-
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acter and his admirable skill for leadership whieli he proved by iinitinc: and con-
trolling all factions, various though they were concerning their views, their dispo-
sition and the degree of their general education.
Herzel was the father of the new idea, but he and the idea itself were crea-
tions of the forceful current events and the predominating spirit of the lime. Dire
need of the proletariat, anxious solicitations for the preservation of Judaism,
strongly felt by the more enlightened of the faithful religious cohorts, and offended
national pride experienced by those who, relying on civilization, claimed the priv-
ilege of being counted as equals in all social circles, were the three factors that forced
the ancient ideal to the front and prompted Herzel to serve as its champion.
Herzel died, but the idea which he set in motion is immortal, the movement is
still on foot and will continue to influence the Jewish masses and some of the priv-
ileged non-Jewish classes until either the sad causes disappear, which is not prob-
able, or until the goal of Zionism is reached, which is more probable, because Provi-
dence is bound to interfere for the sake of the oppressed as well as for the sake of
the pledged promise which is still awaiting redemption.
When the first Congress opened in Basel in 189T there were representatives of
all the three factors mentioned in large numbers present, and all greeted the begin-
ning of a new era with unbounded enthusiasm, great hope and genuine joy. But
just as many rose up in all parts of the world in vehement opposition to the new
form of Zionism. ]\Iany of the religious flank who grew up in the belief that
only the miraculous coming of the Messiah will bring back Israel to Palestine, con-
sidered the new movement as an attempt to anticipate Providence, and therefore as
irreligious. They also mistrusted and feared the leaders, who emphatically pointed
to the economical moment of the question and laid stress upon the national feature
of the aspiration but left the care for religion to the religious themselves. Again,
Reform Judaism heard in the stirring notes of the song, "The Hope," the death-
knell of reform, and rose in a body to fight Zionism. Many advocates of assimila-
tion, too, were reluctant to give up the hope that the doors of society will finally be
opened to them. They all condemned Zionism as a revolutionary movement, accused
the Zionists of lack of patriotism, and attacked the leaders as demagogues. Feeling
ran high, and fierce battles were fought by the pen and with the word in mass-
meetings, by the medium of the daily papers, in pamphlets and in private circles.
However, after a few years the excitement perceptibly abated and made room
for a cooler, more healthy and more acceptable conception of the movement, which
brought the opposing parties a great deal nearer. The novelty of having a congress,
and especially such a congress, composed of many hundreds of delegates who come
from all parts of the world, represent every walk in life and vary from each other
in external appearance, in the style of their apparel as much as in the degree of their
education and the form and scope of their belief, but are united as one man in the
burning desire, the great effort to solve a problem of such vital importance, which
feature at first fascinated, almost intoxicated, the delegates as well as their con-
stituents, this novelty gradually wore off, lost its powerful charm, and sound reason-
ing and sober deliberation took the place of visionary rapture. The fact became ap-
parent that the sanguine hope for immediate results, which the more arduous and
less deliberate cherished, was without any foundation. The leaders cautiously
warned against entertaining deceptive expectations and pointed out that for the
present all work must be concentrated upon preparations. The national feeling must
be stimulated, intensified, deepened and broadened. ^Phe solidarity of the Jewish
people of all countries must be strengthened and made obvious by means of educa-
tion, by the revival of the Hebi'cw language and hy the study of the Jewish litera-
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ture and Jewish history. The proletariat should be trained in the work of prac-
tical agriculture, which ever was and always will be the basis for the existence and
prosperity of any country or nation. Land must be bought in Palestine and
colonized, and, what is of no less importance, material means must be accumulated
to be ready for use. Thus prepared and equipped with all necessary requirements
and fortified with patience and a willingness to Avait, the day will surely arrive when
the hotly pursued aim will be attained. After this the ardor of many cooled off some-
what. The enthusiasm is no more so sweeping, but neither is the opposition now
so sharp, so acrimonious, and a more general spread of the movement might l)e justly
expected.
Considering the virtue of the whole question coolly and calmly from the view-
point of an impartial judge, one finds that the underlying principle of the con-
troversy is neither new nor characteristically Jewish, but is rather of international
concern and has been alreay discussed time and again by men of science and of
general prominence.
Mankind is divided in a multitude of nations. Each nation is precisely distin-
guished by peculiar traits of the character, a special trend of the mind, certain
inclinations and qualities, by temperament and mode of living. Each nation has a
language, a literature, a history and a pride of its own. Such variety naturally
causes rivalry, jealousy, envy, aversion, hostilities and wars. Civilization, however,
besides religion, urges the establishment of permanent peace based upon a genuine
feeling of general brotherhood. How can this end be best attained? Those who
have never made a study of the human nature and still less of the nature of nations,
advocate the unfication of mankind. Nations should intermingle and amalgamate.
Each nation should develop a character common to all. All should speak one lan-
guage, confess one religion, and adopt equal halnts. Mankind should be divided in
homogenous groups, not in different nations. The cause for rivalry would be re-
moved and peace assured. But the anthropologist, the ethnologist and the general
thinker hold that such uniformity is by no means desirous ; on the contrary, it is de-
testable and abhorrent. Harmony is not monotony, the charm of beauty lies in the
variety of colors, symmetry is not to be found in sameness. Mankind reduced to
one cast would be intolerably tiresome. Besides, such unification is absolutely im-
possible. The variety of nations is due to natural causes. The difference in the
climate, the variance in the hue of the sky noticeable in different parts of the world
and the appearance and the conditions of the land and water that constitute the
various countries all tend to create variously disposed and differently gifted groups
of mankind, so much so that if, in spite of the hereditary traits and features which
lie in the blood and cannot be eradicated, mankind would be artificially unified,
nature would in course of a few generations again produce the same variety of the
former times. To secure peace it is necessary that each nation should develop its own
character in its own ways, by its own means, and that all .should learn to respect each
other, each should learn to value the virtues of the others and to overlook the short-
comings of the other. This is exactly the platform of religion. What can best se-
cure peace? Disarmament, say the laymen; increase of armament, say the states-
men.
The Jewish people have all peculiarities of a separate nation ; but, as they live
among other nations, they are compelled by the force of circumstances, or forced by
the will of the majority, to emulate the life of others. In so doing they represent a
special specimen of half Jew and half Gentile, or neither Jew nor Gentile. As such
they must offend others and in return be offended themselves, which is deplorable
and a constant cause for aggravation and regret. Eeinstate the Jewish people in its
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old home, let them develop what is hest in them in their own way, by their own
means according to their own traditions, and the world at large will be as much
benefited as the Jews themselves and all will share in the blessings of permanent
peace and in the blessings of Heaven.
It is not expected, nor desirous, nor even possil^le that all Jewish people should
remove to Palestine. The largest population which that country accommodated
when at the pinnacle of its fame and prosperity was estimated at between seven and
eight millions, while the present number of Jewish people all over the world is cal-
culated to be eleven million. During the last eighteen centuries that country was
practically a desert and could be again colonized and cultivated onlj by degrees.
Besides, it is well known that even while Palestine was the land of Israel a large
number of Jewish people selected various other countries for their permanent domi-
cile and settlement. Even then the Jewish people were living in the territory that
is now comprised in the German empire. It is claimed that in Prague a Jewish
community flourished already in the days when the second Temple was still standing
in its full beauty and glory.
The Zionists have no more ardent wish than that all who are satisfied and happy
in the respective countries where they live might prosper, thrive and enjoy the
privileges granted to them in the fullest measure. The Jew is by nature grateful,
patriotic, true, to the core and liberal. He deserves, by right, not only protection
but also full recognition, respect and equality. Those who have labored and ac-
quired these inalienable goods of citizenship certainly value them and are undoubt-
edly justified, nay, even duty bound, to defend and guard them anxiously and
jealously. But for that very reason the more fortunate should be fully alive to the
crying need of millions of their own flesh and blood who are not granted sufficient
space in this world to stretch their cramped limbs but are doomed to breath the im-
pure, contaminated air of overcrowded quarters and narrow alleys. For that very
reason should they be cognizant of the constant stream of emigrants who must be
directed in a systematic and wise manner in order to avert calamities, and who
could nowhere be made so happy, so self-respecting and self-supporting as in the
land of their love which is the object of their prayers six times every day. The bet-
ter situated should equally be sensitive to the mental anguish of those who feel them-
selves isolated, scorned and are tired of knocking at doors without finding admis-
sion ; they should also have a heart and a mind for the dignity and the good name
of the nation or brotherhood of which they consider themselves an important part.
Besides, assisting in the work of Zionism they would be themselves spared of a l)urn-
ing feeling of shame which they invariably experience whenever they meet by
chance with a wretched, unhappy, ridiculed immigrant.
To make an end of so much trouble, worries, inihappiness and disgrace there
is but one effective means — lend a helping hand in building up a legally secured
home in Palestine for the Jewish people, assist in the work of the Zionists, confess
and embrace Zionism.
In Baltimore Zionism has a very strong footing, and its beneficial influence
is everywhere strongly felt. Three years before Herzel made his first appearance,
a "Zion Association," of the nature of "The Lovers of Zion," was here organized,
and the writer of these lines was made president of the same. That association
did good work right from the start. Assistance was regularly sent to the colonies
in Palestine that needed aid, especially the colony Mishmar Hajordan, a subsidiary
of considerable amount was sent to the Hebrew school in Joppa, where the Hebrew
language is used as the only medium to impart general instruction and knowledge,
and 1,000 francs were also sent as a contribution to the "Loan Association," founded
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there among the colonists for the aid of thi- laniuM's. In IS'JT the writer was sent
as delegate to represent tlie association and Baltimore at large to the first Congress
in Basel. He was then the only delegate from America. He was sent again to the
Fifth Congress in 1901, when there were fifteen delegates representing this country.
Political Zionism created in Baltimore a number of societies, and all did strenuous
and etlicient work in spreading the idea broadcast, selling shares of the Jewish Na-
tional Trust, selling stamps for the increase of the national fund, and collecting the
shekel for the defray of the expenditure of the Congress. Both the Trust and the
Fund are now well established and ready for the use of practical work in Palestine.
For the present there exists here a Council of Baltimore Zion Associations, of
which the writer is president and H. Kellman secretary. The Council comprises
the Zion Association, Dr. S. Schaffer, president; the Esrath, J. L. Isaacs, president;
the Tikvath, S. Applefeld, president ; the Daughters pf Zion, Fannie Berman, pres-
ident ; the Ohabei Zion, G. Colin, president ; and other societies wdiich are but loosely
connected with the Council.
The Baltimore Zionists are especially fortunate for the reason that the worthy
President of "The American Federation of Zionists" is one of our foremost citizens.
Dr. Harry Friedenwald.
CHARITIES OF BALTIMORE JEWS
Eev. Dr. a. Guttmachepv.
IN describing the efforts and activities of our age, a prominent place must be as-
signed to charitable endeavors. The whole subject of charity is being carefully
studied in all its aspects. Methods of dispensing charity are being thoroughly
scrutinized. Men and women are trained to be charity workers, to devote their
time and energies to alleviate suffering and poverty, in keeping with those methods,
which are proving most effective. The aim of modern charitable endeavor is not only
to cure, but to prevent poverty and all ills that result from it. In far-off days
Moses, the great lawgiver, decreed : "Thou shalt open thy hand wide unto thy
brother." Moses makes the cause of the poor, of the widow and fatherless, and of
the stranger, the cause of each and everyone who is able to render assistance. Every-
one was obliged to give a tenth of his income towards the relief of those in distress.
As life became more strenuous, and civilization more complex, the sages in Israel
devised new means and methods to deal wdth the growing demands for succor.
Private charity was gradually replaced by organized communal effort. Josephus
thus tells of overseers in Jerusalem who directed the work of giving relief to the
needy. The Talmud also states that it was customarv to make collections during
divine services for the different philanthropic societies, that charity-boxes were
found in every synagogue and in some of the private houses. The synagogue be-
came the center of all charitable activity. When charity became more diversified
in purpose, semi-independent bodies sprang up outside of the synagogue, to which,
in course of time, the synagogue delegated most of its benevolent functions. Thus
Israel Abrahams, in "Jewish Life in the Middle Ages," tells that in the thirteenth
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century societies were organized all over Europe for snppljdng food and clothing,
for the education of poor children, for giving dowers to portionless girls, for nursing
orphans, for visiting and aiding the sick, for sheltering the aged, for lying-in women,
for free burial and for the ransoming of prisoners.
In Baltimore, Jews had settled in the middle of the eighteenth century. The
purchase of a plot of ground in 1786 for a cemetery would indicate a community
of some size. After the Jews were enfranchised in Maryland, in 182 G, a congre-
gation was chartered. The congregation cared not only for the religious well-being
of its members, but, following the usage of European countries, looked after the poor
and the needy. Eor over two decades the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation (Madison
Avenue Temple) did the work that was later done by different benevolent societies.
HEBREW BEXEVOLENT SOCIETY
With the increase of immigration, congregatio^is multipliejd, and it was found
advisable to create agencies which would deal exclusively with the needs of the poor
and the sick, the orphans and the friendless strangers. The first society established
was the HebrcAv x4.ssistance Society in 1813. In 1856 this society was re-organized
on broader lines, under the name of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Mr. William
S. Eayner was the first president. This society has a most honorable record of use-
fulness. It supplies rent, coal, clothing, transportation, finds emplo5anent, and
distributes milk and eggs to those suffering from tuberculosis. During 1908 3,351
families were helped, at a cost of $26,563.53. Up till five years ago a large sum of
money was raised for the support of this society by holding an annual banquet.
But the expense that the banquet entailed upon the society led to the discontinuance
of it. In the beginning of this year, under the presidency of Prof. Jacob H. Hol-
lander, many innovations were introduced, so that the society is doing is work ac-
cording to the best scientific methods. Mr. S. Barroway is the superintendent. The
offices of the society, at 411 West Fayette Street, are open daily.
HEBREW^ ladies' SERVING SOCIETY
The Hebrew Ladies' Sewing Society was organized in 1856; Mrs. Bernard Stern
was its first president. Among the many good and pious women who gave their best
energies to the furtherance of the aims of the society, Mrs. Betsy Wiesenfeld de-
serves a most honored jilace. For thirty-two years she was the master-hand that
guided the society. Besides supplying garments, groceries are given free of charge.
During the past jesir $5,291.07 was spent by the society. The members meet Mon-
day of each week. Mrs. Emma H. Stein is the president, and Mrs. Hannah Grins-
felder the honorary 23resident.
HEBREW HOSPITAL AND ASYLUM ASSOCIATION
Hebrew Hospital and Asylum i\ssociation was organized as early as 1859,
though actual Avork did not begin until 1868, when the building on East Monument
Street, that had been provided by the Hebrew Benevolent Society, was dedicated
and thrown open to the sick and the aged. Mr. Joseph Friedenwald was the first
president. After serving sixteen years he was succeeded by Benjamin F. Ulman.
Upon his demise, Mr. Menka Friedmann, who had been connected with the insti-
tution since its establishment as a director, was chosen president. For seventeen
years, until the day of his death, Mr. Friedmann was an indefatigalile and enthusi-
astic worker. He was succeeded by Dr. Samuel L. Frank, who died in 1906. As a
loving tribute to his memory, his widow, Mrs. Bertha Eayner Frank, offered a large
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sum of money to the association, to be used in the erection of a modern hospital.
The dedication of "The Samuel Leon Frank Memorial Hospital" in 1908 marks a
new epoch in the annals of the association. The new building made it possible to
carry out what had been the intention of the board for many years, i. e., tlie placing
of the sick in a building wholly separated from the home for the aged. By the use
of bequests left to the institution by friends, notably that of Nathan Schloss, the
public wards and outlying boiler and laundry buildings were constructed. Under
the very able management of Dr. Harry Adler, who has been the president since
1906, the institution is taking a foremost rank among the hospitals of the city. It
has a training school for nurses, a dispensary and an out-door dispensary.
During 1908 one thousand cases were admitted to the hospital, total number
of operations 830; in the dispensary 12,155 patients received treatment, and 20,034
prescriptions were filled. On the visiting staff are the very best medical men of the
city. Dr. Charles Bagley, Jr., is the medical superintendent, and Dr. Jos. A. Selig-
man is the chief of dispensary. Mr. A. S. Adler, the present secretary, has been
connected with the institution, as treasurer and secretary, since 1869. Mrs. Ma-
thilda Strouse is the president of the Ladies' Auxiliary.
HEBREW ORriTAN" ASYLUM
In 1872 the Hebrew Orphan Asylum opened its door for the reception of or-
phans. The ground had been donated by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Eayner, and a big
fair was held to pay for the building. Mr. Alfred S. IJlman was the first president.
About ninety children are cared for, who attend the public school and receive
religious instruction in the orphanage. The Hannah U. Cahn Memorial Building —
the gymnasium — was given by Bernard Cahn in memory of his wife, and the orphan
children make most excellent use of it. The Manual Training School was founded
by Mrs. Bertha Eayner Frank, and has proven very useful. The president is Mr.
Leon Lauer, and Eev. S. Freudenthal is the superintendent. With the institution
is connected the Ladies' Orphans' Aid Society, rendering most valuable service.
Mrs. M. Bornheim is president of the auxiliary.
EREE BURIAL SOCIETY
The Free Burial Society started its beneficent activity in 1869. Mr. S. Fiteman
was the first president. For many years the society filled a most-needful want in the
community, looking after the interment of the poor. Of late the demands made
upon the society have- been few, owing to the many congregations and chevras which
take care of the poorer brethren. The society received, a few years ago, a legacy of
about $30,000 from the estate of Nathan Schloss, the interest of which is sufficient
to meet the running expenses. Mr. Philip Joseph is the president of the society.
JEWISH COXSUMPTIVE HOSPITAL
One of the most recent additions to the charities is the Jewish Consumptive
Hospital, located on the Westminster Pike, about twenty miles from Baltimore.
The hospital was incorporated in 1907, but did not begin work until 1908, a few
weeks after the dedication of the Epstein Memorial Building on June 11, 1908.
Building and grounds were paid out of the mimificent sum given by Mr. Jacob
Epstein. Mr. Epstein, at the time when he made the ofl'er of the gift, stipulated
that the hospital should be taken care of by special subscriptions for three years,
so that it may be no burden upon the federated charities. Twenty-four gentlemen
most generously subscribed the necessary funds for the running expenses, and the
hospital became a fact. The Epstein Memorial Hospital takes care of twenty-six
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advanced cases of tuberculosis. Anotlier red-letter day in the history of the insti-
tution was October 25, 1908, when the Solomon Kann and the Samuel and Emma
Eosentlial Cottages were dedicated with apju'opriate ceremonies. The former is
the memorial gift of three devoted sons. These two cottages take care of fourteen
incipient cases.
The buildings are surrounded l)y a lieautifu! undulating country. The hos-
pital owns seventy-nine acres. Part of the land is under cultivation, supjtlying the
institution with fruit and vegetables. ]t is the intention of the board to have, in the
near future, its own herd of cows. The hospital is carried on according to the
Jewish dietary laws. The patients are examined at the Phipp's Dis])ensary by the
resident physician of the consumptive hospital. Due to the liberality of two gentle-
men, Messrs. A. Brager and Sig. Kann, the hospital has been enabled to extend its
usefulness by engaging a visiting nurse to look after patients in their own homes.
Dr. Harry Friedenwald is the president, Louis H. Levin, secretary. Dr. S. W.
Merritt is the resident physician, and Miss Florence Hunt the head nurse.
HEBREW EDUCATIOX SOCIETY
Besides caring for the needs of the poor and indigent, sick and aged, the Jews
of Baltimore look after the spiritual Avelfare of their poorer brethren. Thus, in
1852, was called into existence the Hebrew Education Society, for the purpose of
educating poor and orphan children. The school startetd with twenty-seven children,
and has now over 350 children, who receive most excellent instruction in Hebrew
and religious branches. For many years the late Eev. A. Kaiser was the president
of the society, and it was due to his untiring efforts that the society weathered suc-
cessfully many storms and is now the owner of a fine school building, comer of
Aisquith and Jackson Streets. In connection with the school is a good library of
Hebrew books. Dr. Harry Friedenwald is the president, and Dr. S. Benderly the
superintendent, of the school.
COUXCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
The Council of Jewish Women has proven to be a most useful and important
factor in the charity work of the city. The council started the Milk and Ice Fund
in 1896, which spent, in 1908, $3,560. Mrs. Isidor Ash, president. The Hospital
Guild furnishes flowers to the Jewish sick in the various hospitals. The Guild for
Crippled Children endeavors to make happier the lives of the poor little sufferers.
Also divine services are held, under the auspices of the council, in the various penal
institutions, and it is the hope of the council that a regular chaplain may be engaged
to look after the spiritual and religious wants of those in the various penal and
reformatory institutions.
JEWISH EDUCATIOXAL ALLIANCE
Since 1890 settlement Avork with girls and Avomen has been done by the
Daughters in Israel, and Avith boys by the Maccabeans, since 1896. As both societies
needed developing on broader and more modern lines, it Avas deemed Avise to con-
solidate all the settlement Avork. The consolidation Avas accomplished on November
1, 1909, under the name of the JcAvish Educational Alliance. The Maccabeans Avent
out of existence, turning over its holdings to th encAv organization, and the Daughters
in Israel Avill confine itself solely to the keeping up of the Working Girls' Home
(1200 East Baltimore Street). Mrs. Iliram Wiesenfeld is the president of the
Daughters in Israel, and the Plon. Lewis Piitzel is the president of the new organi-
zation.
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FEDERAL JEWISH CHARITIES
Xot only a new chapter^ but a new epoch begins in the Jewish charities in tlie
formation of the Federated Jewish Charities. After a great deal of preliminary
work, the federation began actual operation January 1, 1907. The purpose of the
federation is to make, through one central agency, collections for the various chari-
table societies that have federated, to discourage and to discountenance the raising
of money by balls, banquets, theatrical performances, etc., and finally, to protect
the community from the launching of unnecessary benevolent schemes. In brief,
the federation endeavors to give intelligent and wise direction to the charitable im-
pulse of the community. During the short time of its existence the federation
has proven the wisdom of its projectors. Twelve societies are federated. Prior to
federation, $47,000 was the maximum sum collected for one year; this year it looks
as if the $100,000 mark will be reached. The federation has become the chief repre-
sentative of the Jewish community, exerting its moral influence for the social and
economic betterment of the city. Dues of $35 entitle to membership in all the
societies. The report of 1908 shows 1,800 subscribers. To Prof. Jacob H. Hollander,
the first president, and Louis H. Levin, Esq., the secretary, the marvelous success
of the federation is largely due. Eli Frank is the present presiding officer. The
offices of the federation are 411 West Baltimore Street.
UNITED HEBREW CHARITIES
The success of the federation of the up-town charities led to a similar federa-
tion of the down-town charities. In December, 1907, the charities in the eastern
section of the city united under the name of the United Hebrew Charities. During
1908 about $30,000 was collected from 3,481 subscribers. The dues range from
twenty-five cents upwards, and are collected monthly. Mr. Solomon Ginsberg is the
president, Samuel T. Silberman the secretary. Offices are located at 111-113 Ais-
quith Street.
To the United Hebrew Charities belong the following seven organizations :
1. Hebrew Children's Sheltering and Protective Association, organized in
1900, and presided over since its inception by Mr, Gerson Schwartz. The society
takes care of more than 100 children. Due to the munificence of Mr. M. S. Levy,
the philanthropist, a fine building, in memory of his wife, is about to be dedicated
on Xorth Broadway. P. S. Shochet is the secretary.
2. Hebrew Friendly Inn and Aged Home, founded in 1891. This institution
is doing most excellent work in giving a home to the aged, and food and shelter
to the friendless stranger. Thirty-four old men and women are well cared for in
the home, and during 1908 10,219 strangers were fed and sheltered. Mr. Adolph
Kress is the president, Mr. S. L. Fisher secretary. The society owns its home on
111 Aisquith Street.
3. Hebrew Free School, known as Talmud Torah, organized in 1889. About
750 children receive daily religious instruction in the Talmud Torah Building on
East Baltimore Street. Mr. Jonas Greenblatt is the president. One of the most
earnest workers in the cause of religious education is Mr. Tanchum Silberman, a
member of the board. Eabbi Eabbinovith is the superintendent.
4. Hebrew Free Loan Society, organized in 1898. This society makes loans
in sums of from $5 to $50, without charging any interest. It has proven an agency
for much good, $6,000 to $8,000 are loaned out yearly, and the losses are almost
trifling. Mr. M. E. Selenkow is president, P, S. Shochet, secretary.
5. Immigration Protective Association, organized in 1900, During 1908
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602 persons were aided. The society looks after the landing of immigrants, and
directs them to their destination. Where immigrants are detained and liable to be
returned, the society interests itself to secure their release. During last year only
five cases were deported. Mr. M. E. Selenkow is the president, Mr. P. S. Shochet
the secretary.
6. Young Ladies' Benevolent Society, organized in 1900. During the past
eleven months 877 girls and women were assisted. The chief work of the organiza-
tion, to which 300 working girls belong, is taking care of sick girls and of women
in confinement. Miss Sara Carmel is president. Miss Mary Shaievith the secretary.
7. Ladies' Auxiliary Society, organized in October, 1908, is the amalgamation
of three auxiliaries connected with the various societies. It furnishes wearing ap-
parel, linen, etc., to the different societies. Mrs. M. Eubin is the president, Miss
A. Levinson the secretary.
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THE JEWS IN BALTIMORE EDUCATION
By Eev. Dr. William Eosexau.
In a history of the Jews of Baltimore, a word is in place concerning their activ-
ity educationally in this community. The activity Baltimore Jews manifested is
not confined to religious instruction, but extends into the secular realm. This fact
should not be forgotten when the Jews' participation in the upbuilding of the
municipality along denominational, philanthropic, commercial and professional lines
is being considered. Education in its broadest sense has alwa.ys been looked upon in
Jewry as a treasure, without the possession of which no one is able to perform his full
duties of citizenship. Hence, no city in which the Jew has ever dwelt, either in by-
gone days or in the present, in other lands or in this country, can be cited but what
its Jewish constituency contributed to its culture. Baltimore Jewry, therefore, by its
efforts in educational directions, only helps to establish an all-prevailing rule.
Although the records are not available for the writing of a complete story about
the Jews as educators in Baltimore, and whereas this article must needs deal with
present-day educational interests, a few facts culled from previous times shall never-
theless be stated. Dr. A. B. Arnold was a member of the medical faculty of the
Maryland University; Dr. Aaron Friedenwald a member of the faculty of the Col-
lege of Physicians and Surgeons; Professor Sylvester, the celebrated English mathe-
matician, a member of the original faculty of Johns Hopkins University, as planned
by the late Dr. Oilman, and the Misses Henrietta and Bertha Szold were teachers in
private schools.
In the present faculty of the Johns IIopMns University are the following Jews:
Maurice Bloom field, Ph.D., LL.D., Professor of Sanskrit and Comparative Philology.
Jacob H. Hollander, Ph.D., Professor of Political Economy.
Abraham Cohen, Ph.D., Associate in Mathematics.
Samuel Amberg, M.D., Associate in Pediatrics and Acting Assistant in Physiologi-
cal Chemistry and Toxicology.
William Eosenau, Ph.D., Associate in Post-Biblical Hebrew.
Louis P. Hamburger, M.D., Associate in Medicine.
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Arthur Douglass Hirsehfelder, M. D., Associate in ^Medicine.
Aaron Ember, Ph.D., Instriictor in Hebrew.
Samuel Wolman, M. D., Assistant in Medicine.
Harry S. Greenbaum, M.D., Assistant in Medicine.
Milton C. Winternitz, M.D., x\ssistant in Pathology.
Flora Pollock, M.D., Assistant in Gynecology.
Fabian Franklin, Ph.D., LL.D., Lecturer on Political Economy.
Since the organization of the University 16 Fellowships have been held by Jews.
Twenty Jews have received the degree of Ph.D., 38 the degree of M.D., 112 the de-
gree of A.B., and 4 that of Proficient in Applied Electricity.
In the Woman's College of Baltimore (now called the Goucher College) 17
Jewish women have received the degree of A.B.
In the University of Maryland School of Medicine the following Jews hold posi-
tions in the faculty :
Jose L. Hirsh, B.A., M.D., Professor of Pathology and Bacteriology and Visiting
Pathologist to the University Hospital.
Jos. E. Gichner, M.D., Clinical Professor of Medicine and Associate Professor of
Materia Medica.
Irving J. Spear, M.D., Clinical Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry.
Harry Adler, B.A., M.D., Clinical Professor of Medicine and Director of the Clin-
ical Laboratory.
H. L. Sinsky, M.D., Demonstrator of Materia Medica.
Leo Karlinsky, M.D., Assistant in Histology and Embryology.
In the University of Maryland Law School Eli Frank, Esq., is a lecturer upon
"Title to Ecal Property and Conveyance."
In the University of Maryland Dental Department 31 Jews have been grad-
uated.
Among the alumni of the Baltimore Laiv School are five Jews.
In the faculty of the Baltimore Medical College are Dr. Sydney M. Cone (Pro-
fessor of Pathology and Orthopedic Surgery) and Dr. W. B. Wolf (Clinical Profes-
sor of Genito-Urinary Diseases).
In the Dental Department of the Baltimore Medical College Dr. Sydney M.
Cone is Professor of Pathology and Dr. B. Myer and Dr. W. S. Eosenheim are
Clinical Instructors.
In the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dr. Bernard Myer is a member of
the Board of Visitors, and sixteen Jews have been graduated at this institution.
In the College of Pliysicians and Surgeons the following Jews are among the
faculty :
Harry Friedenwald, A.B., M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology and Otology.
Julius Friedenwald, A.M., M.D., Professor of Gastro-Enterology and Director of
Clinical Laboratory,
Melvin Eosenthal, M.D., Associate Professor of Genito-Urinary Surgery and Der-
matology.
Abraham Samuels, Ph.G., M.D., Associate Professor of Gynecology.
Alfred Ullman, M.D., Associate Professor of Anatomy and Assistant in Surgery.
Henry M. Cohen, M.D., Associate in Tropical Medicine.
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In the faculty of the Maryland Medical College are Clias. L. ]\Ieyer, Ph.G.,
Associate Professor of Practical Pharmacy, and li. C. Hess, M.D., Clinical Profes-
sor of Dennatology.
At the ]yo7nans Medical College Dr. Claribcl Cone is Professor of Pathology.
In the Peahody Institute Monties Cohen is a Trustee and a iiioinI)er of Comiuit-
tee on Conservatory of Music.
On the staff of the Peahody Con.servatory is Louis Bachncr (Teacher of Piano)
and in the Preparatory Department the following are teachers of j^iano :
JSTettie Ginsberg. Carlotta Ilellor.
Eose A. Gocfme. Selma Poscnheim.
Nine Jewesses have received Teacliers' Certificates for piano, one Jew a Teach-
ers' Certificate for violin, and one Jewess for the organ.
of School Board of Baltimore City :
-1838. Emanuel H. Fried, Ward 4, 1897-1898.
William Eosenau, 1900-1910.
jitary Scliools are :
Tillie Kahn, No. 04.
Lawrence Kaufman, Xo. 83.
Tillie Laubheimer, No. 82.
Isabel Lazarus, No. 24.
Hattie E. Levin, No. 49.
Mignon Levin, No. 79.
Hilda Louis, No. (3.
Clara New, No. 30.
Eose Oppenheim, No. G.
Jennie Beizenstein, No. Gl.
Ida E. Eosenfeld, No. 39.
Eena Eosenthal, on leave.
Carrie Eow, No. 8.
Ida Sachs, No. 3.
Eosa Sachs, No. 40.
Lavinia Schleisner, r.
Florence Stromberg, No. 4.
Helen Stromberg, No. TO.
]\Iartha Stromberg, No. 22.
Florence Thalheimer, No. 83.
Miriam Weinberg, No. G3.
Eegina AVeinborg, No. 94.
Belle Weinkrantz, No. 83.
Hilda H. Wolfram, No. QQ.
The following were members
J. I. Cohen, Jr. (Treasurer), 1830
H. M. Adler, 1867-1868.
S. Bernei, Ward 4, 1875-1878.
The Jewish teachers in Eleme
Grace A. Adler, No. 14.
Eobert Altman, No. 99.
Grace A. Ansell.
Mignon E. Arnold, No. 58.
Fannie E. Ash, No. 98.
Leona Baer, No. 93.
Florence Bamberger, S.
Stella H. Bamberger, No. 54.
Bertha C. Behrens, No. 3.
Estelle S. Brown, No. 61.
Julia Brownold, No. 62.
Helen Cohen, No. 31.
Eachel Cohen, No. 84.
Deborah Cohn, No. 93.
Flora Daniel, No. 73.
Olsa Ehrlich, No. 27.
Elise Fleugel, No. 68.
Helen Cans, No. 26.
Flora Goldsmith, No. 81.
Maud Goldsmith, No. 74.
Eay Goodman, No. 93.
Flora Gum];, No. 33.
Clara Herman, No. S3.
Fannie Kahn, No. 98.
In the Secondary School Mr. David E. Weglein is Principal of the Western
High School and Mr. Oliver Bachrach is Instructor of Mathematics at the Balti-
more Polytechnic Institute. Miss Carolyn Aronsohn is a theme reader at the Bal-
timore City College, and Miss Irene Eenier at the Baltimore Polytechiiic Institute.
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THE JEW IN POLITICAL LIFE
By Hon. Lewis Putzel
NO account of the part played by the Jews in the political life of the State
would be adequate without a review of the laws affecting their political status.
Until the year 1826 a Jew could not hold a public office of any kind in the
State of Maryland. Article LV of the Constitution of 1776 required every public
official to "Also subscribe a declaration of his belief in the Christian religion."
Article 35 of the Declaration of Eights of 1776 likewise required a declaration of
a belief in the Christian religion. In the 3'ear 1795 an amendment to the Consti-
tution was ratified removing the disabilities of "Quakers, Menonists, Tunkers or
Nicolites or New Quakers." In 1824 there was an active agitation for the removal
of the civil disabilities of the Jews, and what was called "The Jew Bill" was in-
troduced in the Legislature. It was entitled "An Act for the Eelief of the Jews
in Maryland," and provided that "every citizen of this State professing the Jewish
religion, and who shall hereafter be appointed to any office or public trust under
the State of Maryland, shall subscribe a declaration of his belief in a future state
of rewards and punishments, instead of the declaration now required by the Con-
stitution and form of government of this State." This Act, known as Chapter 205
of the Acts of 1824, was passed on February 26, 1825. In conformity with the
provisions of the Constitution it had to be confirmed by the next Legislature. The
confirmatory Act is known as Chapter 23 of the Acts of 1825 and was approved
January 5, 1826.
The Constitution of 1851, Article 34, provided "And if the party shall pro-
fess to be a Jew, the declaration shall be of his belief in a future state of rewards
and punishments." Since January 5, 1826, the Jews have been qualified to hold
office in this State. The passage of that Act was quickly followed by the election
of two prominent Jews to the City Council of Baltimore. They were Solomon
Etting and Jacob I. Cohen, Jr. The Jews have always taken an active interest in
the public affairs of this State, and sent many soldiers to both armies during the
Civil War. Many public offices have been filled by them with conspicuous ability.
Isidor Bayner was a member of the House of Delegates and State Senate; he
was elected Attorney General of this State; was a member of the House of Eepre-
sentatives from the fourth congressional district for three terms, and was elected
to the United States Senate in 1904, and was just reelected (1910) to succeed him-
self. Dr. Jacob H. Hollander, professor of political economy in the Johns Hopkins
University, was secretary of the International Bimetallic Commission. His skill as a
master of finance was recognized by two Presidents of the United States. Presi-
dent McKinley appointed him to be the first treasurer of Porto Eico. He was sent
there to devise a financial system for the new colony. When the affairs of San
Domingo became hopelessly involved, President Eoosevelt selected him to straighten
out its financial difficulties. Harry B. W^olf was a member of the House of Eepre-
sentatives from the third congressional district. Martin Emerich, who was a mem-
ber of the Maryland House of Delegates, was afterwards elected to the House of
Eepresentatives from the City of Chicago. Isaac Lobe Strauss was a member of
the House of Delegates in 1902, and was elected Attorney General of the State in
1907, an office which he is still occupying with marked ability. Jacob M. Moses
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was a member of the Senate in 1900 and 1902, and was appointed Jiidoje of the
Juvenile Court in 1909. Lewis Putzel was a member of the House of Delegates
in 1896 and of the Senate in 1898, 1900 and 1902. He was also a member of the
commission that framed the New City Charter in 1898, and was City Attorney of
Baltimore in 1896 and 1897. Mr. David Hutzler is a member of the commission
that is now framing a new charter for the City of Baltimore. Leon E. Green-
baum was City Attorney from 1899 to 1901. Sylvan H. Lauchheimer is now the
first assistant of the City Solicitor of Baltimore. Martin Lehmayer was a member of
the House of Delegates in 1900, 1902 and 190-i, and was appointed an Associate Judge
of the Supreme Bench by Governor Austin L. Crothers in 1909 to fdl the vacancy
created by the death of Judge Conway W. Sams. Eev. Dr. William Rosenau has been
a member of the School Board of Baltimore City since the year 1899, when the board
was reorganized under the provisions of the new charter of 1898. Augustus C.
Binswanger is a member of the first branch of the City Council to which he was
elected in 1907. Philip Joseph, Benjamin J. Niisbaura, Samuel Affelder, Solomon
Frank, Joseph D. Seidman and William H. AVeisacher have been members of the
first branch of the City Council of Baltimore in recent years, and Moses N". Frank
was a member of the second branch of the City Council. Emanuel H. Jacobi,
Harry E. Fuld, Charles J. Wiener, Meyer D. Lipman, Mendes Cohen and M. S.
Hess have been members of the House of Delegates. Myer Block has been con-
nected with the Orphans' Court for thirty years and for the past six years has been
a judge of that court and is now its chief judge. Mendes Cohen, Joseph Friden-
wald, Jacob Epstein, David Ambach and many others have occupied positions on
important public boards. In public office their course has been marked by intelli-
gence, integrity and independence. They have been in fact public servants. But the
holding of public office is only a minor part in the political life of a people. The
main consideration is the amount of intelligence displayed in performing the politi-
cal obligations of a private citizen. The political independence of the Jews is so
pronounced that it is generally recognized that they are the most independent ele-
ment in the community. This should be their proudest boast, that they cast their
ballots intelligently and without permitting partisan prejudice to interfere with
sound judgment. The ideal citizen is the man who is able to rise above personal
interest and partisan prejudice to cast his ballot for the welfare of his city. State
and country.
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF REV. DR. S. SCHAFFER
I was born May 4, 18G2, in Bausk, Government Courland, Eussia. In those-
days Courland was still a characteristic German province, although subject to
Eussia since 1737. The German language was the official language of the admin-
istration, in the courts and in the schools, and was also predominant among the-
various nationalities of the population. The German language was my native
tongue and German ideals were harmoniously interwoven with my inherited Jew-
ish conceptions and traditions. My father, Aaron, was a professional Hebrew
teacher of good standing and was highly respected for his modesty and piety.
My mother was a descendant of the renowned Mordechai Jaffe, who died as Eabbi
of Prague, 1612, and who is famous because of his great literary work called the
"Ten Garments" (Lebushim). Thirteen consecutive descendants of him in as
many generations up to the father of my mother were distinguished Eabbis and
served as leaders and teachers of various congregations in various countries and
cities.
Thanks to the tender care of my Godfearing parents and their hereditary love-
for knowledge, I received a thorough and broad education, chiefly in Hebrew liter-
ature and Jewish lore, but also in secular and general branches of learning, which
prepared me for my study in later years. Through the portals of the vast domain
of Helirew literature I was early and carefully led by the trained hand of my father
himself.
From my earliest youth I was thus taught and accustomed to embrace with
equal love and like eagerness worldly wisdom with the ancient spirit of true
Judaism, and I have ever since devoted my feeble strength and moderate abilities
to pacify both of them in practical life as well as in theor3^
Up to the age of eighteen years I frequented various places that were famous
for the seats of learning (Yeshiboth) they maintained, (where hundreds of Hebrew
students gathered around renowned masters, as a rule the rabbis of the respective
cities, and received ample instruction in all branches of Jewish lore. I was always
quite a favorite with my colleagues because of my German habits, carriage and
language, and was often goodnaturedly called briefly, the German.
In 1880 Eev. Dr. Ph. Klein, now rabbi in New York City, was elected rabbi
by the Jewish community of the city of Libau, which is situated on the shore of
the Baltic Sea. Dr. Klein, who was himself a scholar and later a teacher of Dr.
Hildesheimer's Eabbinical Seminary in Berlin, announced, as soon as he settled in
Libau, that he would gladly receive, foster, instruct and prepare young students-
for the said Eabbinical Seminary. This general invitation I greeted with joy and T
grasped the opportunity without hesitation. During the three years I studied
in LilDau I found in the house of the worthy doctor and rabbi generous assistance,
proper guidance and always a hospitable welcome. My gratitude, which I deeply
felt for all his kindness, I humbly expressed by dedicating to him my dissertation
which I wrote when I completed my course in the Berlin University.
It was destined that he and I should both come to this country, he first and
I three years after.
Provided with a diploma from the gymnasium of Libau, and also with a warm
recommendation from Dr. Klein, I left in May, 1883, for Berlin, Avhere I remained
until the end of 1890. Here I met at first with many difficulties and hardships^
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with which I had to contend before I could level my way and experience the cheer,
the good humor and exultation with which tlio native Berlin student is invariably
inspired. My parents could make no jiroNJsion for my needs. I had to support
myself by means of tuition by giving lessons in Hebrew, but it took some time
before I made sufficient acquaintances and procured such lessons. However, divine
grace never forsook me. Before long I felt in Berlin at home, and the years that
followed brought me genuine satisfaction, I may say real happiness, of which I
still think with an acute yearning somewhat akin to homesickness. Berlin was for
me the home where I grew to manhood and where I drew in joy from the inex-
haustable fountains of knowledge and science the springing waters of salvation.
I matriculated at the University of Berlin, where I devoted my time and
energy to the studies of philosoph}', semitics, German literature and Eoman law.
The latter I chose for the special purpose of comparing the Heljrew jurisprudence
with that of the Eomans. I studied under the tuition of Professors Sachau,
Schrader, Barth, Cosack, Zellcr, Von Cuny and Simmel.
At the same time I entered the rabbinical seminary of Dr. Hildcshcimer, where
I completed my rabbinical studies in a more systematic manner and with more
scientific application than my i^revious* instructors were used to teach.
I had thus as much food for the brains as I possibly could assimilate, and as
part of my time was occupied with the work of instruction I was compelled to
make use of the greater part of the night in order to accomplish my daily task with-
out delay. However, I stood the work and the strain well and I found also time
for the specific but innocent student's jollifications.
In 1889 I graduated, after passing a satisfactory examination before the
Professors Delitsch, Heinze and Maucrnl)recher of the University of Leipzig. The
charges for the examination are less in Leipzig than in Berlin, and as the honors
are equal, it is customary with the less fortunate students to ask for permission to
be examined in the university of the former city. I presented before examination
a quite voluminous dissertation on law and morals according to the Talmud, and
received my diploma as Doctor of Philosophy.
In 1890 I graduated also from the ral)l)inical seminary and was equipped witli
a diploma as rabbi. The following year I returned to my native country, where I
again submitted to the trial of close examinations and obtained formal ordination
from the famous Eabbi Isaac Elchonon Spector, of Kovno, and the equally re-
nowned Eabbi Alexander Moses Lapidus, of Rossieny.
The hardships of the examinations to which I was subjected in the house of
the latter rabbi were more than mollified by the good fortune I thus had to make
acquaintance with his youngest daughter, herself well read in Hebrew literature,
whose love I gradually won and who finally consented to share with me equally joy
and troubles.
Some tvouljle was still in store for me. Owing to the prevailing peculiar polit-
ical conditions in Germany it Avas impossible for me as a foreigner to obtain there
a jjosition as rabbi, and having breathed the free air of Germany I could not make
u]i my mind to imprison myself in the lion's den and remain in Eussia, so I had
to turn my attention to this country of liberty and political equality.
Again divine grace favored mo in an utterly unexpected manner.
The congregation Shoarith Israel, that had never before employed the spiritual
aid and guidance of a rabbi, just then decided to engage a ral)bi and requested Dr.
Hildesheimer to recommend one of tlio large numl)(.'r of his disciples. I was
heartily recommended, and before I was three weeks in tliis country I was unan-
imously elected to my present position.
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I must at this place pay a debt of gratitude to my friend B. Z. Eosuiibaum,
who at that time made an earnest and strong effort to bring about my election. I
acknowledge this fact with all my heart.
On January 1, 1893, I was installed in office and I assumed my work with
zeal and thankfulness to Him who had so mercifully guided my steps and had
finally granted the desire of my heart and the ambition of my soul.
Ten weeks later my then intended. Miss Anna Lapidus, arrived from the old
country accompanied by one of her sisters and, March 19th, we Avere united in
marriage in the synagogue of my assumed activities before my own congregation
by the then cantor of the same place of worship.
Seventeen years have now passed since then. These were years of hard work
and steady application, since I had to cope with the difficulties of a strange language
I had never heard before besides my many daily duties. These were also years of some
cares, worries and troubles of which we cannot and must not complain. These varia-
tions constitute an inevitable, indispensable and very important part of life itself.
•Sunshine and light would be but little appreciated if there were no shadows, no com-
plete darkness, nor would joy and happiness be properly valued if there were no
grief, no troubles. But I may state with gratification that these years were by
no means years of disappointment. Those who uphold the banner of tradition and
struggle for the perpetuation of unaltered Judaism have a difficult task in this
country. Life is here by no means easy and smooth, and the average man thinks
that under the burdens which religion imposes life is almost intolerable. It re-
quires something stronger than the flow of eloquence to convince the people at
large that the more readily and more willingly the burdens of religion are borne,
the easier, the sweeter, the happier is life with all its material drudgeries, labors
and sufferings. However, this truth is slowly but steadily spreading, and this is
a great cause for satisfaction. It is a satisfaction to be on the side of the truth,
although I am far from Ijeing so conceited as to believe that my exertions had in
any way helped to bring about the change in the general convictions.
No less gratifying is the fact that the congregation is steadily growing, both
in number and in importance. It commands the respect of the whole community
of this city and it can be safely stated without exaggeration that it also stands as
a model of its kind among all orthodox congregations of this country. It cannot
but exercise a strong and beneficial influence and incite others to follow its example
and to adopt its methods both in the management and in the mode of conducting
the services. The relations between the congregation and myself are in every respect
harmonious and most cordial. I love the congregation and I have strong proofs
that this feeling is fully reciprocated.
Outside of my work for the congregation I also find time to take a lively
interest in Zionism, which I cannot separate from Judaism,
I am blessed with a happy family life, with five good children : the oldest,
who bears the name of my father, is fifteen years old; the youngest, who is named
after my father-in-law, is eight years old, and three promising girls, Grace, Molly
and Eose, are between the two.
I am happy and grateful to Him who protects us all.
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SKETCH OF THE HISTORY OF THE SHEARITH ISRAEL
CONGREGATION.
By I^j:v. Dr. S. Sciiaffeu.
THE Shearith Israel Congregation is a union of two small congregations which
consolidated in the year 1879 for the express purpose of forming a stronger
body that would be more able to resist the influences of Eeform which at that time
was steadily growing. A building was then bought, corner Greene and German
Streets, and solemnly dedicated as their place of worship. L. Gotten, who was the
first president, H. P. Cohn, Dr. Aaron Friedenwald, Joseph Grinsfelder. Jacob Gun-
dersheimer, Simon Halle, Jacob Hecht, Joseph Bergman, Meier Plant, Joseph
Nusbaum, Isaac Miller, Leib Gutman, the brothers Moses, Louis, Abe and Lazer
Strauss, and Moses Schloss constituted the mainstay of the Congregation, both
by their material assistance and, what is a great deal more, by their noble example of
faithful adherence to tradition without compromise. Soon after, Moses Strauss was
elected president of the Congregation, in which capacity he served with unbounded
love, devotion and dignity to the last day of his active, worthy and pious life. He
expired June 20, 1905. During the first thirteen years the Congregation had no
spiritual leader. The cautious servants of their Maker could find no one in this
country whom they could safely entrust with their spiritual welfare. Towards the
end of 1893 the Congregation wrote to Dr. Hildesheimer, in Berlin, the capital city
of Germany, and requested him to recommend one of the disciples of his Eabbinical
Seminary which he founded and to which he gave his entire energy and time. The
present Eabbi, Dr. S. Schaffer, was recommended, and immediately elected. He
was installed in office January 1, 1893. With the beginning of the new century the
tendency to move to the northwestern part of the city made itself strongly felt, and
equally the need of a Synagogue in that section of the city. But as most of the old
members had already departed from this world, a fresh support of new members was
absolutely necessary. With the untiring aid of T. Silberman the w^ork began, and
among those who heartily responded were Jacob Castelberg, Israel Levenstein, A.
Greenstein, Solomon Todes, S. Singer, M. L. Bloom, J. Blum, Adler Brothers, S.
Levenson, L. Lutzky, S. Markel, J. Macht, T. Baker, M. Sworzyn, B. Freedman, J.
Makover, S. Eauneker, W. Plehinger and Harry Silverman. These, together with
the descendants of the departed members and those who had joined the Congrega-
tion in course of the years between 1880 and 1900, among whom were Alex Cohn,
Simon Neuberger, B. Z. Eoscnbaun, Samuel Senker and Joseph Goldstein, formed
a renewed congregation of efficient strength and means to build an elaborate and
beautiful edifice. In 1903 the Synagogue on McCulloh near Bloom Street was
erected and duly dedicated. Among those who joined the Congregation since then
may be mentioned J. Lubin, Israel Fein, Louis Fein, S. Seliger. S. Baroway, L.
Katzner, J. Miller, D. Kaiser, H. Ades, Joseph Strauss and G. Levenson. Manes
Strauss, of the firm of Strauss Bros., is the present President, P. W. Gunderheimer,
A^ico-President, who with T. Silberman, Meyer Strauss, S. Senker, S. Neuberger, I.
Levenstein, Hyman Cohn and M. Plant constitute the Board. E. Jaffe is Cantor of
the Congregation.
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HISTORY OF THE BALTIMORE HEBREW CONGREGATION
(Madison Avenue Temple.)
THE Baltimore Hebrew Congregation was incorporated under the laws of the
State of Maryland, January 19, 1830. This was the first charter granted to
a Jewish organization in Maryland. Under the laws of the State the charter could
not have been granted much earlier, for up to the year 1826 the Jew did not possess
equal rights in Maryland with his Christian neighbor. This explains the buying of
a piece of ground for a Jewish burial place by individuals. Thus ,in 1801, Charles
Carroll of Carrollton sold to Levi and Solomon Etting a lot in Enson's town, near
Jew Alley (near East Monument Street), to be used as a cemetery. This was the
general Jewish burial ground up to 1832, when the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
bought three acres of ground on the Belair Eoad, in Baltimore County, for a congre-
gational cemetery.
The first regular Minyan (public service) was established in the autumn of
1826. The service was held in the home of Zelma Eehine, on HalKday, near Pleasant
Street. The Minyan, that met in tbe home of Eehine, led to the organization of the
first Jewish congregation. Though "the Jew Bill," by which all disabilities were
removed, had passed both Houses, the granting of the charter to the congregation,
as we shall see, brought forth some opposition. In December, 1829, H. Hunt pre-
sented in the House of Delegates a memorial of "sundry citizens of the City of
Baltimore," praying that they may be incorporated under the name and style of
*'The scattered Israelites, for the purpose of building a synagogue." The bill, en-
titled "An Act to incorporate the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation," was favorably
reported by a committee of three members and passed on its first reading. On its
second reading the bill was rejected by a decisive majority. On motion of Mr.
Thomas, of St. Mary's, the vote of the House was reconsidered, and the bill was
passed January 19th. A few days later the Senate acted favorably. The charter
members were : John Maximilian Dyer, Lewis Silver, Levi Benjamin, Joseph
Osterman and Moses J. Millem.
In early years the congregation was familiarly referred to as "The Stadt Schul"
(the City Synagogue). The congregation outgrew its quarters every few years. At
first it occupied a room, corner Bond and Fleet Streets, over a grocery; then in 1833
it moved to North Exeter Street, near what is now Lexington Street. In 1835 the
congregation occupied an one-story dwelling on High Street, near the bend, between
Fayette and Gay Streets. In 1837 a three-story brick dwelling, corner of Harrison
Street and Etna Lane, was acquired by the congregation. The money for the build-
ing was raised by the members, and the ground was donated by its owner, Levi
Benjamin, who was one of the charter members and served many years as treasurer.
The congregation worshipped on Harrison Street until the completion of the syna-
gogue on Lloyd Street, in 1845. The synagogue was dedicated on September 26th,
and, being the first event of its kind that had ever taken place in Maryland, it at-
tracted much attention. The services were conducted by Eabbis Samuel M. Isaacs,
of New York City, and Isaac Leeser, of Philadelphia, and Abraham Eice, the rabbi
of the congregation. In 1860 the synagogue had become too small and its seating
capacity was materially enlarged. Beginning about 1880, a number of Jewish
families had moved into the northwestern section of the city, and it became neces-
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sary for the congregation to locate np-town. It was largely due to the untiring efforts
of i)r. A. Bettelheim, the rabbi of the congregation, that the Madison Avenue Temple,
corner Madison Avenue and Eobert Street, was built. The new temple was dedi-
cated with elaborate ceremony on September 25, 1891. Dr. Bettelheim having died
before the completion of the temple, Dr. A. Guttmacher was elected his successor.
The architecture of the temple is Byzantine. The cost of it is $150,000.
The early membership was largely made up of Jews coming from Holland,
especially of those who had previously emigi'ated to the West Indies. In 1S35 many
German Jews came to Baltimore and soon outnumbered the Portuguese and Dutch
Jews. In 1832 the congregation had 29 members, 41 in 1835, 59 in 1839, 112 in
1849, 148 in 1860. The organization of the congregation was largely due to John M.
Dyer, a charter member and the first president. Thus, also, the building of the
synagogue on Lloyd Street was brought about by the energy of his son, Leon Dyer,
who served seven years as president.
The first regularly ordained rabbi of the congregation was Abraham Eice, who
came here from Wuertzburg, Germany, in 1840. Up to the time of his death he
was the acknowledged champion of uncompromising orthodoxy. Eev. Dr. Henry
Hochheimer, one of the first rabbis who had received a university training in Ger-
many, was the second rabbi of the congregation, from 1849-59. He was followed
by Eabbis Illoway, Hofman, Fluegel, Bettelheim and by the present incumbent,
Eev. Dr. A. Guttmacher, who was elected in 1891. The cantor of the congregation
is Eev. J. Schwancnfeld, who succeeded Eev. J. D. Marmor in 1904.
The officers of the congregation are :
Moses Frank President
Max Greif Vice-President
SoDY Salabes Treasurer
Solomon' Preiss Secretanj
]\Iembers of the Board :
Simon Eosenburg Leopold Eiseman
Dr. Sidney Cone Louis Federleicht
Jacob B. Cahn Isaac Davidson
The congregation maintains a Sabbath School, which is attended by 250
children, in charge of ten paid teachers.
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OHEB SHALOM CONGREGATION.
By Eev. Dr. William Rosexau.
The Olieb Shalom congregation, Avorshipping in the Temple located at the
northeast corner of Eutaw Place and Lanvale Street, was organized in 1853. Its
formation was prompted by the desire on the part of its charter members to see the
moderate reform tendency represented in Baltimore Jewry. The initial meeting of
the congregation was held October 1, 1853. The late Jnlius Stiefel was elected
president; Simon Cohen, vice-president; Moses Oettinger, treasurer; and M. H.
Weil, secretary. The committee, appointed at that time to select an appropriate
place of worship, recommended the third story of Osceola Hall, at the northeast
corner of Gay and Lexington Streets, at which place the first divine service of the
congregation was conducted in the latter part of Xoveml^er. The first Eeader was
the lately deceased Isaac Hamburger, who officiated regularh', until Cantor xA.lt-
nieyer was elected.
Although the new organization was not looked upon with favor by the parent
body, the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, from which it had seceded, and did not
enjoy the good-will of sister institutions, the reasonable platform, which Oheb Sha-
lem had laid down for itself, coupled with the unabated enthusiasm of its constit-
uents, soon tended to increase its ranks. Like all other congregations at that time,
Oheb Shalem realized the necessity of possessing a cemetery, and, therefore, the pur-
chase of a tract of land on the Trapp Eoad, beyond Canton, was effected.
While the congregation had reason to be satisfied with its steady growth, it
justly felt that the permanence of its movement lay in the exposition of the religion
of Israel. It was, therefore, determined that a Eabbi should be engaged, and only
such a one who combined Avithin himself Eabbinical and scientific training, so that
he would be in a position to preach the traditions of Israel as illumined by the con-
clusions of the newer school of thought. The first preacher to occupy this newly
created position was Eev. Salomon, who, arriving in this city in 1854, immediately
introduced, on the Feast of Weeks of that year, the confirmation of boys and girls,
regarded in those days an important step toward reform. During Salomon's incum-
bency, Abram Lissner became the Cantor of the congregation, and, upon Salomon's
retirement in 1856, S. M. Landsberg was chosen his successor. During his admin-
istration many changes Avere made in the ritual — changes Avhich, for the most part,
consisted of the omission of unimportant prayers.
The year 1858 marks a ncAV era in the life of the congregation. Oheb Shalom
had outgroAvn its first home. An imposing church, located on Hanover Street below
Lombard, was purchased, remodelled and dedicated by the Eev. Dr. Isaac M. Wise,
of Cincinnati. Landsberg had resigned his position as Eabbi and the congregation
immediately proceeded to bring to this country from Europe a Eabbi, Avho Avas to
become a leader in American Israel. For quite a Avhile the hope of procuring the
celebrated Dr. Abraham Geiger Avas entertained. He could not, hoAvever, be per-
suaded to come to the ncAV Avorld. Dr. Benjamin Szold, a young man of scholarship
and promise, having the endorsement of the Dean of the Eabluuical Seminary at
Breslau, Avas later elected to fill the vacancy. In September, 1859, Dr. Szold arrived
in this country, and the Sabbath on Avhich he deliA'ered his inaugural sermon was an
occasion of marked historical sigiiificance in the community.
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Standinr;-, as Dr. Szold did, for moderate reform and meeting with success,
both immediate and constant, it is not surprising that he met with opposition in va-
rious quarters. Dr. Szold's influence was felt not only by his own congregation but
also in the community at large. Soon after his arrival he planned a prayer book,
"Abodath Israel," which was in accordance with the needs of the times, and sup-
planted in many congregations throughout America the ritual then in use.
In 1866 the Rev. Alois Kaiser, a pupil of the famous Sulzer, was brought to
America as Oheb Shalom's Cantor. Szold and Kaiser worked together for several
decades — the former exerting a telling influence upon the Jewish life of the commu-
nity by means of the spoken and written word, the latter by means of musical com-
positions reflecting the spirit of Jewish idealism in song. During Szold's and Kai-
ser's administration many justifiable innovations were introduced, all of which had
but one object in view, namel}^, the greater beauty and inspiring character of the di-
vine service.
While much credit for the steady spiritual growth of Oheb Shalom must be be-
stowed on these two faithful servants of the Lord, who, alas, have gone to their eter-
nal reward, its institutional prosperity must be attributed to the energy and wis-
dom of Isaac Strouse, who has been President for the past thirty years, and who has
always enjoyed the earnest co-operation of men like the late Vice-President William
Schloss, the present Vice-President, Henry Sonneborn, and efficient Boards of Di-
rectors. It was during Mr. Strouse's presidency that many important movements
were launched, among w^hich the construction of the present handsome Temple, rep-
resenting an investment of $260,000, is the most important. The cornerstone of the
Temple was laid on June 29, 1892 ; and on September 3, 1892, Dr. William Eosenau,
the present incumbent, was installed as Eabbi to succeed Dr. Szold, whom the con-
gregation pensioned on account of declining health. Upon the death of the late
Alois Kaiser, the present Cantor, Eev. Jacob Schuman, was chosen.
Ko sketch of the history of the congregation would be complete without men-
tioning the valuable contribution made to its growth by the excellent choir the con-
gregation has alwaj^s maintained.
Since September, 1893, marking the removal of the congregation to its present
home, its constituency has grown to such an extent that the seating capacity of the
building, amounting to 1,950, is almost entirely rented.
The congregation belongs to the so-called "Moderate Eeform" wing of the
Synagogue.
Among its educational activities the following should be noted. It maintains
a religious school meeting every Sunday, with an enrollment of 225 pupils. Its cur-
riculum covers a course of eight years, and in it the several grades are taught by ex-
perienced salaried teachers. A post-confirmation class is in existence for the purpose
of getting the young people together for the study of current Jewish topics. Two
Bible classes are conducted. In addition to educational activities, the ladies of the
congregation maintain an auxiliary society.
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CHIZZUK AMOONAH SYNAGOGUE
THE Congregation "Chizziik Amoonali" was organized in April, 1871. Dis-
satisfied with changes made in the ritual of the old Baltimore Hebrew Con-
gregation, at that time worshipping on Lloyd Street, a loyal band of gentlemen,
who were determined to adhere to the traditional usages and to abide by the pre-
scribed ritnal as they received it from their ancestors, secured a hall on North Exeter
Street at the call of the late Judah Eosewald, beginning their religious services with
twenty-five members. Mr, Eosewald was the first president ; Mr. Jonas Fridenwald,
vice-president; H. S. Hartogensis, secretary; Philip Herzberg, treasurer, and Mr.
S. Nussbaum and N. Kaufman. There they continued to meet for five years, after
which time a synagogue was erected on lAojd Street. Eev. Dr. Schneeberger, of
New York, was invited to dedicate the new synagogue, and a month later, in Sep-
tember, 1876, he received a call from the congregation and was elected rabbi-
preacher and superintendent of the school. Eev. L. Heilner was made cantor, and,
after his death, Eev. Herman Glass, the present incumbent, was elected as cantor.
Mr. Eosewald, the first president, was succeeded by Mr. Jonas Priedenwald; at his
death, September, 1893, his son. Dr. Aaron Priedenwald, became president, who
in turn, in August, 1902, was succeeded by Mr. M. S. Levy, the present incumbent.
In the year 1895 the congregation .moved to its present place of worship, on Mc-
Culloh and Mosher Streets, a building that cost $60,000.
The present officers are :
Mr. M. S. Levy President
Dr. Harry Friedenwald Vice-President
]\Ir. Benjamin Friedman Treasurer
Mr. Milton Fleischer Secretary
The Board of Managers is composed of :
Mr. William Levy Mr. Louis H. Levin
Mr. Sigfried Neuberger Mr. Emanuel Hecht
Mr. Louis Steppacher Mr. Max Cohn
School Board is composed of:
Dr. Harry Friedenwald
B. Friedman S. jSTeuberger
Activities of the Congregation
1. Congregational School daily for study of Hebrew.
2. Free Sunday School. Total number of pupils, 80.
3. Ladies' Auxiliary Association.
4. Junior Auxiliary Society of young ladies, with a membership of 83.
5. Monthly lectures by prominent speakers, and occasional addresses from
leading rabbis of the country.
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REV. DR. HENRY WILLIAM SCHNEEBERGER
Eev. Dr. Ilcnry William Sclincoberper, who is identified with the Chizuk
Emuuali Congregatiou over thirty-four years, was bora in the city of Xew York in
September, 1848, the son of Eegina and Signnmd Schneeberger, a well-known mer-
chant. At an early age he showed a strong inclination for the ministry, an inclina-
tion fostered by his father, who saw to it that his son should receive a thorough edu-
cation and training under the best teachers. Eabbi Schneeberger received his sec-
ular knowledge in the public schools of his native city, at Columbia Preparatory
School, under Dr. Anthon, and took a course at Columbia College, where he obtained
the degrees of B.A. and M.A. Technical studies were conducted under the late Mr.
Sachs and Professor Newman of London. After graduating from Columbia he
went abroad to attain a rabbinical knowledge at the seminary of the late Dr. M.
Lehman of Mayence for some time, Avhen he left for the city of Eisenstadt, Hun-
gary, where the late Dr. I. Hildesheimer presided over his rabbinical college, and
tlien followed him to Berlin, where he spent two years at the theological seminary
Dr. Hildesheimer established ; here he obtained a thorough training, and here he
received his rabbinical diploma from Dr. Hildesheimer. AVhile in Europe he at-
tended the universities of Jena, Berlin and Vienna. Eeturning to Xew York in
1872, Dr. Schneeberger was elected rabbi and superintendent of the congregation
Poel Zedek. In 1876, as above stated, he received a call to his present congregation
in Baltimore, whose pulpit he occupies to this day.
On October 20, 1901, the twenty-fifth anniversary of his connection with the
congregation was celebrated by the members of the congregation and the public in
general. Addresses were made by Dr. Aaron Eriedenwald, Eabbis Dr. Eosenau, Dr.
Guttmacher and Hon. Isaac Lobe Strauss, the latter representing the former pupils,,
who are numbered by the thousands. During his stay in Europe Dr. Schneeberger
wrote "The Life and Works of Eabbi Yehooda Hanasi,'' contributed articles to the
"Jewish Messenger" and the '"American Hebrew of N"ew York"'; "The Eabbi and
the Young People" (Activities of the Eabbi), a translation of "Plessner's on
Prayer." Dr. Schneeberger's activities were not confined to his congregation. He
was for a number of years president of the Education Society, has conducted the
education of the immigrants in this city from their very first arrival, and has been
for years the superintendent of the night school of the above society; has been a
member of the advisor}^ board of the New York Theological Seminary, is a director
of the Alliance Israelite L'niverselle of the Baltimore branch, is a member of the
advisory council of the "American Jewish Committee," a member of the executive
committee of "Orthodox Jewish Congregations of the United States and Canada,"
and is the secretary of the Hebrew Ladies' Sewing Society of Baltimore. In April,.
1882, he was married to Miss Sarah Xussbaun. daughter of the late Eabl)i Charles-
Nussbaun, of New York City.
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REV. DR. WILLIAM ROSENAU
Eabbi William Eosenau, Ph.D.^ was born at Wollstein, Germany, May 30, 1865.
His father was the cantor of the Jewish congregation of the place. A few years
later, his father removed to Hirschberg, in the province of Silesia, where William
attended the elementary school and the Gymnasium. In 1876 he came to this coun-
try with his parents, who settled in Philadelphia. There he attended the public
schools, and received his early Hebrew training from his father, the late Eevs.
George Jacobs, H. Polano and Sabato Morais. In 1883 he was sent to Cincinnati
to take up his theological training, graduating with the degree of B.A. from the
University of Cincinnati in 1888, and being ordained Eabbi by the Hebrew Union
College in 1889. His tirst charge was Temple Israel, Omaha, Neb., where he re-
mained from 1889 until 1892. In 1893 he came to Baltimore to take charge of the
spiritual welfare of the Oheb Shalom Congregation, as successor to the late Dr.
Benjamin Szold. After seventeen years of service at the Eutaw Place Temple, he
was only recently re-elected to serve the congregation in that capacity for five years
more, ending September, 1915. On August 3, 1893, Dr. Eosenau married Miss
Mabel Hellman, of Omaha. In 1900 Dr. Eosenau received the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy from the Johns Hopkins University, for special studies in the field of
Semetic languages. Immediately after his graduation from this institution he was
made Instructor in the faculty, in which he now holds the position of "Associate in
Post-Biblical Hebrew." Dr. Eosenau has held a number of public positions. He
has been second Vice-President of the Central Conference of American Eabbis from
1895 to 1896, Corresponding Secretary of the same organization from 1903 to 1905,
a member of the Board of Education of the city of Baltimore from 1900 to 1910,
and he is now the Vice-Chancellor of the Jewish Chautauqua Society. In addition
to many sermons, pul)lished in separate form, and articles printed in various jour-
nals, he has written the following: "Semetic Studies in American Colleges," "He-
braisms in the Authorized Version of the Bible," "Jewish Ceremonial Institutions
and Customs," "Some Ancient Oriental Academies," "Jewish Biblical Commen-
tators," the "Sedar Haggadah," "History of Congregation Oheb Shalom," "Prin-
ciples of Education Among Jews During the Eabbinical Period," and a translation
of the "Book of Esther" for the forthcoming English edition of the Bible to be
issued under the auspices of the Jewish Publication Society of America. Dr. Eose-
nau contributed articles to the "Jewish Encyclopsedia," an article to the "Encyclo-
pedia Biblica," was editor of the Jewish Comment in its early days, was an editor
of "Young Israel," and edited, together with Dr. Guttmacher, two numbers of the
Year Book of tlie Central Conference of American Eabbis, and the Conference's
"Synod" publication.
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REV. DR. ADOLF GUTTMACHER
Adolf Gilt tin acher, son of jManliciiii and ])oi'()(li('a (hittniaclier, ^vas born in
Germany, January 7, ISGl. Ilis father was a merchant, a State Elector, and noted
for his piety. Adolf's education began in an elementary school, later he attended
the Jewish Boys' School and the Jewish Teachers' Seminary, in Berlin. His edu-
cation was continued in this country (to which he came in 1884) at the University
of Cincinnati, the Johns Hopkins University and the Hebrew Union College of
Cincinnati. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and the Hebrew Union
College in the same year, 1889. He attended the Semetic Graduate Department of
Johns Hopkins University, where he received the Ph.D. degree in 1900. Dr. Gutt-
niacher has also received the degrees of B.L. and Eabbi. From 1889 to 1891 he was
Eabbi at Port Wayne, Indiana, and from 1891 and at present Eabbi of the Balti-
more Hebrew Congregation. Eabbi Guttmacher has wa'itten "Optimism and
Pessimism in the Old and New Testaments" and the "Sabbath School Companion."
His preferred reading is the Bible and the works of Goethe and Emerson, and he is
a great lover of music. Eabbi Guttmacher's recommendations to mankind are "Hon-
esty and diligent application." On June 14, 1892, Dr. Guttmacher married Miss
Laura Oppenheimer, and he is the father of three children.
REV. DR. CHARLES A. RUBENSTEIN
Charles A. Euljenstein, Eabl)i of Har Sinai Congregation, was born in Eiga, in
the year 1870. He is the son of Isaac and Frieda Bliden Eubenstein. In 1883 he
came to this country and entered the public schools at Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1887
he began his studies at the University of Cincinnati, from which he graduated in
1891 with the degree of Bachelor of Letters. In the meantime he had been re-
ceived in the Hebrew Union College, from which he likewise graduated in the year
1891 as rabbi. In the same year he received a call from the Eefonn Congregation
B'nai Israel at Little Eock, Ark., where he remained until 1897. During his min-
istry in Little Eock the Eeform Congregation greatly increased in membei-ship. A
new Temple was built and dedicated under his direction in 1896.
Feeling that his labors in Little Eock had been completed, Eabbi Eubenstein
resigned his charge the following year to devote a year entirely to his studies. He
matriculated at Columbia University, New York, as a post-graduate student in
philosophy, and in June, 1898, received the degree of Master of Arts. In May of
that year he received a call from his present congregation, Har Sinai.
Eabbi Eubenstein has taken great interest in civic and philanthropic move-
ments both in Little Eotk and in Baltimore. He has for a number of years served
as a director of the Female House of Befuge and the Instruction Visiting Nurses'
Association of this city and of the Hebrew Orphan Home of Atlanta, Ga. In 1902
he was a member of the Citizens' Committee that received Prince Henry of Prussia
on his visit to Baltimore.
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CHAMBERLIN METAL WEATHER STRIP COMPANY
B. WOOD BURCH, Manager
Baltimore OiEce
441 EQUITABLE BUILDING
Washington Office
218 BOND BUILDING
Cliambei'lin Metal Weather Strip is more than a weather strip. Let us mention
a few of the things it was designed to do and does. Our strip is not an experiment, a
fad nor a luxury, but an economical necessity, a fact proven by a record of over one
million and a half windows equipped in tliis country up to the present time. Every
claim we make for the Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip we stand ready and anxious
to back up to the very last with the hard, irrefutable proof.
It is not a weather strip of wood, or rubber, or tin, or other material calculated to
wear and grow impotent with use. There is nothing in its entire make-up that wear
and usage can afl'ect to any degree. Made entireh' of zinc, bronze, copper, brass, it is
proof against the vagaries of the weather.
A few of the buildings whicli we have equipped with the Chamberlin Metal Weather
Strip in Baltimore and AVasliington :
BALTIMORE
Marlborough Apartments
Mt. Royal Apartment-;
Walbert Apartments
Washington Apartment?
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Mt. De Sales College
St. Mary's Industrial School
St. Mary's Seminary
Sacred Heart Convent
Woman's College
Mt. Hope Retreat
St. Joseph's Hospital
Altamont Hotel
Stafford Hotel
Maryland Club
Phoenix Club
Calvert and Equitable Buildings
WASHINGTON
House of Represetitatives
Ontario Apaitments
Kenesaw Apartments
Ethelhurst Apartments
Florence Court
Stonleigh Court
Army War College
Trinity College
Holy Cross College
Homeopathic Hospital
Government Hospital for Insane
Garfield Hospital
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Citizens' National Bank
American National Bank
House of Representatives Office Building
United States Capitol
"THE ELLIOTT AUTO LIGHTER"
(patent applied for)
Lights Acetylene Lamps Without Leaving the Seat or Stopping Car
CHAS. ELLIOTT & CO.
GENERAL AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY BROKERS
422 NORTH CHARLES STREET
REV. JACOB SCHUMAN
I. ISAACS
Ladies* Tailor and Habit Maker
320 NORTH CHARLES STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The above is a facsimile of the gold medal awarded to
Mr. I. Isaacs at the National Style Show and Convention,
Washington, D. C, 1910, for excellency of style, work-
manship and originality.
Mr. Isaacs established the ladies' tailoring business March 1, 1898, at 210 West
Lexington St., but on accovmt of the great success of the business and a need of more
commodious quarters the present location at 320 N. Charles St. was leased. Mr.
Isaacs is a ladies' tailor of high reputation, having had long experience in both gen-
eral and artistic lines of his work and it is safe to say that he occupies as high a
position in the esteem of his patrons as any other ladies' tailor in the city.
SOUTHERN BEDDING COMPANY
BRANCH OF ROME METALLIC BEDSTEAD CO., OF ROME, N. Y.
629-631-633 W. PRATT ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Southern Bedding Company was established in December, 1907, and is a
branch of the Rome Metallic Bedstead Company of Rome, N. Y. The line carried by
this house consists of brass and iron beds, cribs, bed springs and couches. The offices
and warehouse are at 629 West Pratt Street, and tlio States which are supplies from
the Baltimore branch are: Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida and District of Columbia, which territory is constantly traveled by
five salesmen. Tlie reputation of the "Rome Productions" is national in scope.
PIKESVILLE DAIRY CO.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tlie Pikcsville Dairy Co. was established in 1871 by C. Lyon Rogers. Sr., Eugene
Backford, Sr., and Charles J. Harrison, Sr., all large farmers of Pikesville, Md., who
went into the milk business to find a market for the product of their own herds. All
the original members of the firm are dead, and the business is to-day conducted by
their sons. The Pasteurizing and distributing plant of the Pikesville Dairy is located
at Argyle Avenue and Smith Street, where is maintained one of the most scientifically
equipped establishments for the handling of milk in tlic country.
On arrival at our distributing jilant in Baltimore the milk is subjected to three
exannnations:
1st. A daily practical examination by two inspectors who have been in our employ
over ten years. This is to determine if the milk is sweet, clean and fresh.
2d. A chemcal examination to determine the nature and the quality of the milk,
and to see that it is absolutely free from any foreign substance, such as preservatives,
etc.
3d. A weekly bacteriological examination by Dr. Standish McClcary, of the College
of Physicians and Sui-geons, as to the healthfulness of the milk we receive and sell.
His reports are on file and open to the public. This is a radical innovation in the
handling of milk in Baltimore.
The Pikesville Dairy Co. handle Milk, Cream, Buttermilk and Ice Cream, and
forty wagons are required to handle its constantly increasing business.
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EDGAR F. NELSON, Presiden
THOMAS G. ANDERSON Secretary and Treasurer
NELSON REFRIGERATOR COMPANY
M c C R A Y
Modern Sanitary
REFRIGERATORS
and Cooling Rooms
620 F STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C.
420 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The Nelson Refrigerator Co.
was established in 1901 by Edgar
F. Nelson. Mr. Nelson is a native
of Virginia and was previously
engaged with his father, Joseph H.
Nelson, of Warrenton, Va., in the
hardware and furniture business.
In 190G Mr. Nelson associated
with him Mr. Thomas G. Ander-
son, of Roanoke, Va., who is now
secretary and treasurer of the Nel-
son Refrigerator Co. The original
location of the business was at GIO
Eleventh Street, N.W., Washing-
ton, D. C, and 206 North Liberty Street, Baltimore. The Washington office at present
is at 620 F Street, N.W., and the Baltimore office at 420 North Charles Street. The
Nelson Refrigerator Co. build and install the McCray modern sanitary refrigerators for
every requirement — opal glass, porcelain tile, white enamel and odorless wood-lined —
making a specialty of constructing to order any size refrigerator or cooling room
required. Among the representative institutions and families of Baltimore that are
using the celebrated McCray refrigerators and cooling rooms may be noted:
Phoenix Club
Hospital for the Women of Maryland
Egerton Orphan Asylum
Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital
Sydenham Hospital
St. Joseph's School of Industry
Springfield State Hospital, Sykesvilk*
Frederick Bauernschmidt, 2434 Eutaw PI.
William Bauernschmidt, 2908 St. Paul St.
M. B. Eiseman, 1804 Eutaw PI.
Chas. W. Field, 601 Cathedral St.
M. W. Ganzhorn, Catonsville
Julius Gutman, 1714 Eutaw PI.
Louis K. Gutman, 1321 Eutaw PI.
Louis Kann, 1800 Eutaw PI.
Louis Lehman, 2015 Eutaw PI.
Isaac A. Oppenheim, 1906 Eutaw PL
T. H. Svmington, Roland Park
And many others wliiili wo liave not space to enumerate.
The aim of the Nelson Rcfiigcrator Co. is to furnish absolutoly the very best grade
of material and construction ami guarantee perfect satisfaction to each and every
customer.
McCRAY REFRIGERATORS ARE GUARANTEED TO GIVE LASTING SATISFACTION.
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THE PHEONIX CLUB.
The Pheonix Club was incorporated February 8, 188(3, on Park Avenue, by Lewis Lauer,
William L. Wolfe, IMartin Lehmayer, Simon Ualslieimer, Henry L. Strauss, Simon Stein and
Adolf D. Bondheim.
The club moved to its new home on Eutaw Place in 1892. The Pheonix Club was founded
for social functions.
The first president was Andrew Saks.
The second president was Samuel Rosenthal.
The third president was Lewis Lauer.
The fourth president was Matthew Keyser.
The fifth president was Albert A. Brager.
The sixth president was David Hutzler.
The seventh president was Louis K. Gutman.
The present officers are:
President ^^ouis K. Gutman
Vice-President -^- ^^^ ^'^^'^^
Secretary Lewis Ring
Treasurer ' ■ ■^^''^ ^^'^^
Executive Board:
Moses N. Frank (Chairman).
Martin Lehmayer. Simox Frank.
Albert Berner. Louis Hutzler.
The chairman of the Amusement Committee is Walter Katzenstein.
MEMBERS :
Ambach, M. B.
Ambach, Alichael
Ambach, D. M.
Ambach. Henry M.
Adler, Charles
Adler, J. L.
Adler, S. C.
Adler, S. M.
Brafman, Max
Brafm.an, Julius
Bergman, M.
Bernheimer, Ferdinand
Burgunder, Joseph
Burgunder, Henry
Benedict, Benjamin
Bickart, M. L.
Burger, Charles
Blimline, Bernard
Brager, A. A.
Brager, Lewis L.
Baer, Sol
Bear, M. H.
Blumenthal, E.
Bendann, L.
Block, S. J.
Blum, Isaac
Bluthenthal, Felix
Bluthenthal, A.
Benesch, A.
Benesch, Samuel
Benesch, Vv^m. M.
Berney, Albert
Berney, Louis
Brenner, S. M
Coblens, Louis
Coblens, Leon C.
Coblens, Charles
Coblens, Sidney
Cahn, J. B.
Cahn, M. U
Cahn, Frank B.
Coblens, Gilbert
Cohen, Moses S.
Dillenberg, N.
Drey, Elkan
Dealham, S., Jr.
Deiches, M.
Deiches, Herbert
Deiches, William
Eiseman, Leo
Eiseman, Gerson
Eiseman, M. B.
Eiseman, J. B.
Eiseman, William
Eisenberg, Abraham
Eichengreen, Irvin
Erlanger, Charles
Elliot, Lewis
Elliot, B. H.
Epstein, Jacob
Epstein, Nathan
Friedman, B.
Friedmann, S.
Frank, Samuel
Frank, Abram
Frank, S. H.
Frank, L. H.
Frank, S. S.
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McGINNIS DISTILLERY
"McGINNIS" PURE RYE
BALTIMORE, MD.
The A. McGinnis Company was established in 1901 by the late Arthur McGinnis.
the capacity being increased from time to time until 190G, when, due to the increase
of business, the original frame structure distillery was demolished and the present
fire-proof distillery was erected in its place. The present distillery has a capacity of
1,000 bushels daily, capable of producing a yearly output of 20,000 barrels on the
season's run of eight months. The distillery is one of the most modern, improved and
perfect plants in Maryland, and is open to the public at any time. It is surrounded
by sixteen acres of land. The water is of excellent quality, and, together with the
natural surroundings, we are able to produce the finest ^Maryland Rye. The A. Mc-
Ginnis Company has largely a local trade; however, we are now shipping in all direc-
tions of the compass, and "McGinnis Pure Rye, Bottled in Bond," can be found in most
every city in the United States, and has been favorabh' passed upon by some of the
best connoisseurs.
MARYLAND TRUST COMPANY
INCORPORATED 1894
CAPITAL, $1,500,000.00
The Maryland Trust Company was incorporated in 1894, and occupies the ground
floor of its magnificent eleven-story structure. The officers of the Maryland Trust Com-
pany at present are:
President L. S. Zimmerman
Vice-President J. V. McNeal
Secretary Carroll Van Ness
Treasurer Jervis Spencer, Jr.
Assistant Secretary ) , ^
Assistant Treasuref \ ^^'^^ Skinner
Directors :
JosiAH L. Blackweli,, Douglas M. Wylie,
of J. L. Blackweli & Co., Baltimore of Wjlie, Son & Co., Baltimore
Joseph R. Foard, John T. Hill,
President The Joseph R. Foard Co. Balti- Vice-President R. C. Hoffman Co., Bal-
more timore
B. Howell Grisw^old, Jr., George C. Jenkins.
of Alexander Brown & Sons, Baltimore of Jenkins Bros., Baltimore
George Garr Henry, J. V. McNeal,
Of Wm. Salomon & Co., New York Fourth Vice-President and Treasurer,
A. Barton Hepburn, B. & O. R. R. Co.
President of Chase National Bank, New Henry C. Matthews,
York Of Thos. Matthews & Son. Baltimore
Grier Hersh, Oscar G. Murray,
President York National Bank, York, Pa. Chairman of Board B. & 0. R. R. Co.
L. S. Zimmerman, President
MEMBERS— Cona'n«ecZ .
Frank, Simon W.
Frank, Louis
Frank, Moses N.
Frank, S. N.
Frank, L. N.
Frank, Myer A. L.
Frank, Jacob S.
Frank, E. L.
Fuld, M. E.
Fuld, Jonas E.
Friedenwald, J. H.
Freeman, Moses
Fleischer, Silas M.
Fox, Robert
Fox, Myer
Fox, Louis
Federleicht, Louis
Frankel, I.
Gusdorf, Samuel A,
Gundersheimer, H.
Gutman, L. K.
Gutman, Julius
Gutman, A. B.
Gutman, L. N.
Gutman, Morton
Gutman, Nelson
Gottschalk, Levi
Gottschalk, Joseph
Grief, Max
Grief, Simon
Grief, Leonard L.
Greenbaum. H. S.
Greenbaum, Leon E.
Greenbaum, Herman
Greenbaum, I.
Greenbaum, M. D.
Greenbaum, Laurence
Gans, Charles
Gans, William
Gump, A. G.
Gump, Lewis G.
Goldenberg, Moses
Goldenberg, David
Goldenberg, J. M.
Goldenberg, M. H.
Goldenberg, Levi
Goldenberg, Julius
Goldenberg, Isaac
Goldenberg, Joseph
Goldsmith, Joseph
Goldsmith, J. S.
Goldsmith, M. E.
Goodman, S.
Goldman, L. K.
Greensfelder, L. S.
Greensfelder, C. S.
Hamburger, P.
Hamburger, H. L.
Hamburger, S.
Hamburger, Leon
Hamburger, S. I.
Hamburger, Manes
Hamburger, Jonas
Hamburger, Nathan
Hamburger, Dr. L. P.
Hamburger, Morton
Hechheimer, Emanuel
Hecht, Albert S.
Hecht, B. F.
Hecht, N. I.
Hecht, A.
Hecht, Emanuel
Hecht, Eli G.
Hecht, Mendes H.
Hecht, Nathan
Harman, Samuel J.
Hechinger, Joseph
Hechinger, David
Holzman, Michael
Hess, M. S.
Hess, J. B.
Himmelrich, Jay
Himmelrich, Samuel
Hess, I. S.
Hines, Julius
Hines, A. W.
Heineman, Samuel
Heineman, M.
Heineman, Jesse
Heineman, Jesse INL
Halle, M. S.
Hochschild, Max
Harzberg, Harry
Harzberg, David
Herzberg, S.
Hanline, S. M.
Hanline, Milton L.
Hutzler, Abram G.
Hutzler, David
Hutzler, Louis S
Hutzler, G. H.
Hutzler, E. B.
Harsh, George M
Hable, Jacob
Hirschler, Isaac
Janowitz, R.
Kohn, Benno
Kohn, L. B.
Kline, S. A.
Keyser, M.
Kahn, Bernard S.
Kann, Lewis
Kann, Sigmund
Kahn, Moses S.
Kahn, Max
Kann, Simon
Kaufman, Jonas
Kemper, Isaac
Kemper, Joseph
Kemper, Leon
Kemper, David
Krauss, Henry
Kraus, G. W.
Kraus, Louis
Kraus, Jacob L.
Katz, A. Ray
Katzenstein, B.
Katzenstein, Walter
Lansburgh, S.
Lowenthal, Samuel D
Lowenthal, Daniel
Lauer, Martin
Lauer, Leon, Jr.
Lauer, Leon
Lehmeyer, Martin
Leopold, Isaac
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THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK
OF BALTIMORE
The Xational Exehan^io
Bank of Baltimore was or-
ganized in 18G5 and has en-
joyed forty-four years of
uninterrupted progress, and
to-day, whilst it is one of
the youngest banks in the
city, ranks as one of the
largest and strongest.
The management has
been of the very best from
the beginning.
Tlie first president of
the bank was Daniel Miller,
founder of the present house
of Tlie Daniel Miller Co.
Our second president
Avas John Hurst, the founder
of the present house of
John E. Hurst & Co.
The tliird president was
W. T. Dixon, founder of the
Dixon-Bartlett Co., who was
president for twenty-five
years.
The fourth president was Summerfield Baldwin, of Woodward, Baldwin & Co.,
who resigned on account of his company requiring his undivided attention. He is now
vice-president, Waldo Newcomer having succeeded him as president.
This brings us down to the present time, when we find the bank at its most pros-
perous stage. Mr. Newcomer, for several years having been closely connected with the
best financial institutions in the city, is capable and experienced, and the bank has
bright prospects of continued progress. R. Vinton Lansdale, the cashier, has been with
the institution since 1882, and is a man of wide banking experience and ability.
The list of officers is completed by C. G. Morgan, assistant cashier, wiio was recently
appointed.
STATEMENT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, JAN. 24, 1910
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts $3,622,178.84
U. S. Bonds 1,086,760.00
Bonds and Investments.... 314,687.21
Banking House and Fixtures 261,000.00
Due from Banks 547,644.60
Cash and due from Reserve
Agents 1,067.176.79
XATIOXAL EXCHANGE BANK OF BALTIMORE
LIABILITIES.
Capital $1,000,000.00
Surplus 600.000.00
Undivided Profits 99,456.77
Circulation Outstanding... 934,750.00
Deposits ''.... 4.140,240.66
U. S. Deposits 125.000.01
$6,899,447.44
$0,899,447.44
Depository for the Ux
Summerfield Baldwin
U'oodward, Baldwin & Co.
Philip Hamburger
Hamburger Bros. & Co.
Frederick P. Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff, Piano
Manufacturers
Wm. H. Mattiiai
National Enameling and
Staini)iiig Co.
ited States, State of Marylax
Directors :
Chas. W. Dorsey
Pres. Md. S. S. Ass'n.
Wm. B. Hurst
John E. Hurst & Co.
Eli Oppenheim
Oppenheim, Oberndorf & Co.
Samuel C. Row^laxd
N'ice-President International
Trust Co.
Waldo Newcomer
President
Charles (). Baldwin, Counsel
d and City of Baltimore.
Geo. Cator
Pres. American Bonding Co.
Wm. a. Dixon
Dixon, Bart left Co.
RoBT. ]M. Rother
Pres. Hopkins Place Savings
Bank
Wm. p. Robinson
Armstrong, Cator & Co.
Ben.t. W. Cohkran, Jr.
Strectt & Corkran Co.
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UKMBERS— Continued .
Leopold, Harry
Lobe, N. B.
Levy, William
Levy, Julius
Lieblich, G.
Lehman, Abraham
Lehman, Judah
Lehman, William
Levy, I. D.
Levy, Leon
Levi, Leon
Levi, Max
Levi, Louis
Liberies, Edward
Laupheimer, Henry
Laupheimer, A. C.
Likes, Edward M.
Lion, Albert
Landauer, Julius
Mann, Leonard J.
Mann, Wm. J.
Meyer, Isaar: J
Myers, George L.
Marcus, William
Marcus, Samuel
Marcus, Edward
Metzger, Louis A.
Mandelbaum, Samuel
Mandelbaum, Moses
Mandelbaum, Ansel
Miller, Mllliam
Miller, Emanuel H.
Miller, S. F.
Miller, Abraham F.
Miller, Jacob
Miller, Nathan
Mayer, H. E.
Mayer, Julius
Mayer, Jacob
Mayer, Moritz
Morris, Moses
Maass, Aaron
Mayer, Dr. A. H. A.
Meyer, Lee S.
Morris, William
Nassauer, Joel
Newman, IMilton S.
Newman, Julius
Newman, Leon
Nathan, Milton
Nachman, G. H.
Nachman, Lewis H.
Oppenheim, Eli
Oppenheim, I. A.
Oppenheim, JL
Oettinger, Henry
Oettinger, H. M.
Oettinger, Abraham
Oettinger, E. M.
Oppenheimer, A. J.
Oppenheimer, Henry
Oppenheimer, I. M.
Oppenheimer, Jacob
Oppenheimer, E. ^I
Oberndorff, William
Ottenheimer, R. M,
Ottenheimer, Josef
Pels, Julius
Pretzfelder, Henry
Pachholder, M. S.
Ring, Lewis
Rosenthal, J. S.
Rosenstock, D. G.
Rice, S. A.
Rice, J. A.
Rice, Emanuel
Rosenfeld, Israel
Rosenfeld, Jesse
Rosenfeld, Samuel
Rosenfeld. E.
Rosenfeld, Jonas
Rosenthal, S.
Rosenburg, Simon
Rosenburg, Samuel
Rosenheim, Caesar H.
Rosenheim, Benjamin
Rosenblatt, Joseph
Reizenstein, O.
Rosenheim, L. G.
Rosenstein, I. C.
Sonneborn, M. S.
Schiff, A.
Schwab, Martin
Stein, S. H.
Stein, S. M.
Stein, Albert
Stein, Julian S.
Siegel, Elias
Siegel, Louis
Steiner, Hugo
Salabes, S.
Sigmund, Leo
Slesinger, Louis
Slesinger, Albert
Schleisner, S.
Samuels, A.
Strauss, Abraham
Strauss, I. H.
Straus, Jesse H.
Strauss, Manes
Strauss, Sidney
Strauss, Manes
Strauss, Jesse L.
Strauss, Myer
Strauss, Leon
Strouse, Isaac
Strouse, Benjamin
Strouse, S.
Strouse, Eli.
Strouse, M. I.
Strouse, Moses S.
Straus, Joseph L.
Straus, Henry L.
Straus, Theodore L.
Straus, Alex L.
Straus, Wm. L.
Straus, Joseph H.
Straus, Aaron
Seldner, Dr. S. W.
Schloss, Louis
.Schloss, Simon
Schloss, Julius
Schloss, Michael
Schloss, D. E.
Schloss, H. O.
Sonneborn, Henry
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SCHANZE'S MODERN DRUG STORE
PENNSYLVANIA AND NOBTH AVENUES, BALTIMORE, MD.
Tliis business was establishod in 1895 by JNIr. F. W. Schanze at tlie corner of Penn-
sylvania Avenue and Cumberland Street. Later Mr. Sclian/.e moved to his present
magnificent establishment at the corner of Pennsylvania and North Avenues, which is
one of the best equipped and up-to-date drug stores in Baltimore City. The progress
of this business has been along lines of conservative enterprise and consistent integrity.
The scope of this business may be inferred from the fact that the services of four regis-
tered jiharmaeisls are required to handle its far-i'eachiiig patronage.
PETER SCHMIDT VIENNA BAKERY
SOUTHWEST CORNER GILMOR AND SARATOGA STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Peter Schmidt Vienna Bakery, Gilmor and Saratoga Streets, which is one
of the largest bread producers in the city, began its career in a very modest way.
Peter Schmidt, the founder, was a man of energy and fortitude as a baker, and had a
far-seeing eye as to what might be attained in the handicraft of which his vocation
was a part, and surrendered himself faithfully to the end of getting along, and this re-
sulted, as is with most cases of applied brains and energy, of producing a plant in his
life of large proportions; but just when his ambition had favored him most, his career
was ended, and it fell to the sturdy manhood of his boys to carry out this monumental
project securely founded by him, imtil to-day they have made a name famous the town
over and coupled two popular breads, known to everybody as "Sweet Home" and
"Crusty," as their leading products.
N. MILLER
LADIES' TAILOR
1922 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. N. Miller founded this business in 1902 at 821 Madison Avenue, later moving
to his present quarters at 1922 North Charles Street. Mr. Miller has built up a mag-
nificent business as ladies' tailor, in which art he gained his efficiency by European
training. Mr. Miller has achieved much renown from the exquisite modeling and
superior finish of the garments which are made in his establishment. C. & P. 'phone
connections.
EDWIN BENNETT POTTERY COMPANY
Manufacturers of Alba China, Dinner, Tea and Toilet Ware, Colored Glaze Ware, Brubensul
Ware, Albion Ware, Silicon Stone Ware and Other Specialties.
This Company was established by Edwin Bennett in 184G, who came from England
in 1840 to the United States.
In 1890 the business was incorporated and to-day ranks as one of the largest
plants of its kind in the United States.
The plant is located at Canton and Central Avenues and covers a space of 250 by
250 feet, consisting of five commodious structures of brick, three stories high. The
plant is equipped with eight large kilns and four decorating kilns, and is fitted Avith
every modern invention and device as regards nuicliinery and appliances.
Mr. Edwin H. Bennet is president of the com])any and Mr. llenry Brunt is vice-
president and general manager. Mr. Wilbur T. France is secretary.
MEMBERS— Continued ;
Sonneborn, S. B.
Stern, Lazarus
Stern, P.
Stern, H. S.
Simpson, S.
Schoeneman, A.
Skutch, M.
Skutch, Robert F.
Schwab, A.
Schenthal, A.
Stiefel, David
Sinsheimer, Adolph
Whitehill, A.
Weil, A.
Wiesenfeld, B.
Wiesenfeld, Joseph
Wyman, M.
Winternitz, H.
Weglein, D. S.
Wheatfield, W. S.
Weinberg, A.
Weinberg, Isaac
Weiller, I. C.
Weiller, H. C.
Weiller, W. C.
Wolf, Harry
Westheimer, M. F
Westheimer, H. F
Weinberg, A. I.
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THE LEXINGTON
MOVING PICTURE PARLOR
314 WEST LEXINGTON STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Lexington Gloving Picture Parlor \va>< opeiu'd in ]\Iarch. 100!), by
T. A. Keene and W. S. Smith, witli Mr. William D. Emerson, jNIanager.
Mr. Keene and IMr. Smith are both snccessfnl business men and Mr.
Emerson is an exijort in the moving picture business. The Lexington is
devoted to the most select and artistic class of moving pictures, and
maintains a large stock company to make real and humanize the action
of the screens. The location of the Lexington is 314 W. Lexington Street;
the seating capacity of whicli is large; the ventilation excellent; and
every convenience is provided for llie cJMifciit of lis ])a1rons.
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THE PRICE COMPANY
STATIONERS, PRINTERS, LITHOGRAPHERS, BLANK BOOK MAKERS, DIE STAMPERS
AND ENGRAVERS
23 SOUTH CALVERT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
'l"lu' J'riee C'uinpuiiy w.is iiicoiporated ^larcli 17, 1!)04, its offi-
cers being R. B. Price, presiileut ; George Brown, Jr., vice-presi-
dent; Percy II. Cioodwin. secretary and treasurer. The present
officers of tlie company are J. A. Ziuiniornian, president; E. H.
Gorsncli. vice-president; Irwin M. Brown, secretary and treas-
urer. 'I'lie origiiuil location cf this house was 19 Clay Street,
but it now occupies admirably located quarters at 23 South Cal-
vert Street. The Price Company are stationers and printers,
lithogrujihcrs. die stamjiers and blank book makers. Tlie trade
cf this company covers a wide area, and lias won hi^h reputa-
tion foi' pronij^t and efficient work.
GOOD WORK DELIVERED PROMPTLY AT REASONABLE PRICES
A MAN CAN PROVIDE UNDER THE POLICIES OF
STATE MUTUAL LIPE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF WORCESTER, MASS.
FOR HIMSELF: An immediate income for life. An endowment for early retire-
ment. A pension for old age.
FOR HIS WIFE: A definite aniovuit at his death and fixed payments for her life.
FOR HIS SONS: Money to start in a business or a profession. A fund which
cannot be touched and from \vliich an income is assured.
FOR HIS DAUGHTERS: JIarriage settlement money, or an am]de income for life.
FOR HIS BUSINESS: Additional capital at his own or iiartner's death. Instant
cash when most needed.
FOR ANY CHARITY: Such a sum as he would care to leave it.
EDWARD L. GERNAND, General Agent, 211 North Calvert Street.
THE SUBURBAN CLUB.
Dedicated November 7, 1901. Located Park Heights Avenue and Slate Avenue, eight miles
from Baltimore.
Fifty-four acres of ground and a club house costing nearly $200,000. Forty-five thousand
dollars was borrowed from the banks and about $50,000 from the members. The former has
been somewhat curtailed and the latter is in the nature of debenture bonds.
The value of the land has doubled and has developed into a magnificent retreat.
The membership to-day is much larger than at any time in its history, numbering 500
active members, 100 lady members and 100 non-resident members, which is fully 100 per
cent, more than at the time of starting.
The principal sports are golf, baseball, football, tennis, and recently a bowling-alley at a
cost of $10,000 was added through the voluntary contribution of the members. The project
was conceived and carried forward to completion by Samuel Rosenthal, who is, and has been,
the president since the club's founding.
While there have been changes in the Board of Directors from time to time, the present
board consists of Samuel Rosenthal, president; Leon E. Greenbaum, vice-president; Edwin
B. Hutzler, secretary; Eli Hecht, treasurer, and Emanuel Hecht, Csesar H. Rosenheim, Simon
Frank, Eli Strouse, Leon C. Coblens, Samuel Rice and Isaac Kemper.
MEMBERS:
Adler, Jacob L.
Adier, Louis M.
Adler, Simon C.
Affelder, Harry
Affelder, Samue!
Ambach, Henry M.
Amberg, Dr. Samuel
Arnold, Cyrus
Austrian, C. R.
Adler, Julian
Aronsohn, Dr. A. T.
Ambach, Samuel
Ansell, Arthur A.
Adelsdorf, Louis
Ambach, Harry
Baer, Solomon
Benesch, Aaron
Benesch, Jesse
Benesch, Samuel
Benesch, Wm. M.
Bernei, Simon
Bernei, Louis B.
Berney, Albert
Berney, Bertram S.
Berney, Louis
Berney, Bertram J.
Binswanger, A. C.
Block, Monroe'
Blum, Isaac
Blumenthal, Edward
Booth, Alfred E.
Brager, A. A.
Brager, L. L.
Braum, Julius
Brown, Daniel F.
Brenner, S. M.
Brown, Melville B.
Brown, Oscar M.
Burgunder, B. J.
Burgunder, S. A.
Bergen, Ralph
Berliner, Samuel
Burgunder, Henry J.
Burgunder, Henry
Bendann, Lawrence
Cahn, Herman, J.
Cahn, Jacob B.
Cahn, Maurice U.
Castleberg, Henry
Coblens, Charles
Coblens, Leon C.
Cohn, I. S.
Cohen, Sidney B.
Cone, Dr. Sydney M.
Crone, D. W.
Cohen, Moses S.
Dalsheimer, Simon
Daniel, Gilbert
Davis, G. P.
Dealham, Samuel, Jr.
Deiches, William, Sr.
Deiches, Herbert
Deiches, Wm. H.
Delevie, John
Dillenberg, Noah
Doeplitz, Maurice
Eichengreen, Irvin
Eiseman, Irvin Lobe
Eiseman, J. B.
Eiseman, Joseph
Eiseman, Walter D.
Eiseman, William
Eiseman, Leopold
Eisenberg, A.
Elsasser, Alex
Epstein, Jacob
Epstein, Nathan
Erlanger, Chas S.
Erlanger, Max R.
Eytinge, Guy M.
Elliott, Benjamin
Fechenbach, S. L.
Fox, Meyer
Fox, Robert
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Frank, A. D.
Frank, Eli
Frank, Harry
Frank, H. L.
Frank, Louis N.
Frank, Simon. W.
Frank, S.
Frank, Sydney S.
Frankel, Isaac
Friedenwald, Dr. Julius
Friedenwald, J. H.
Friedman, Henry
Friedman, Melvin
Friendlich, Gilbert
Fuld, Manes E.
Fleisher, Jesse S.
Fisher, Louis H.
Gans, Charles
Goebricher, Dr. D.
Goldenberg, Julius JI.
Goldenberg, Morton H.
Goldenberg, Levi
Goldenberg, Moses
Goldenberg, Julius
Goldenberg, Selman
Goldheim, Lawrence^Vi'^,
Goldheim, Ralph^S.
Goldheim, Leonard A.
Goldman, Dr. G.
Goldman, Harry
Goldman, L. Edwin
Goldsmith, JacobJS.
Goldsmith, Meyer^B.
Goodman, S. M.
Gottschalk, Joseph
Gottschalk, Levi
Greenbaum, Dr. H. S.
Greenbaum, Herman
Greenbaum, Lawrence
Greenbaum, Leon E. '
Greenbaum, Louis H.
Greensfelder, L. S.
THE STANDARD
ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
N. T. TONGUE
Managing Agent for Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. N. T. Tongue was appointed agent for this cunipany in October. 1889, prior
to which time he was in the commission business. Otlices of the Baltimore branch are
located at 710-11 American Building.
According to the statement issued l)y the Standard Accident Insurance Company,
December 31. 1909, its status was as follows:
STATEMENT, DECEMBER 31, 190!)
Cash Capital $500,000.00
Gross Assets 526,058.77
Liabilities 846,708.70
Surplus to Policy Holders 679,350.07
Claims Paid Since Organization 12.323,783.50
The company grants insurance as follows:
EMPLOYERS', PUBLIC, TEAMS, WORKMEN'S COLLECTIVE, ELEVATOR AND
GENERAL LIABILITY, PERSONAL ACCIDENT,
HEALTH, AUTOMOBILE
Officers :
President I-i:-m W. Bowex
Vice-president D. M. Ferry, Jr.
Second Ticc-president Dwight Cutler
Secretary E. A. Leoxard
MEMBERS— Continued :
Greif, Leonard
Grief, Max
Grief, David
Grief, Alvin
Grief, Simon
Grinsfelder, D. J.
Gruber, Harry
Gump, Joseph
Gump, Louis G.
Gundersheimer, H.
Gusdorff, S. A.
Gutman, Adolph B.
Gutman, Julius
Gutman, Louis K.
Gutman, Louis N.
Gutman, Morton
Gutman, Nelson
Gutman, Leo J.
Gutman, Edwin J.
Gusdorf, Isaac A.
Gusdorf, Albert I.
Gusdorf, Neuman I.
Gusdorff, Lewis A.
Gehorsam, Ernest
Hable, Jacob
Hamburger, A. J.
Hamburger, F.
Hamburger, Harry
Hamburger, Henry L.
Hamburger, Jonas
Hamburger, Leon
Hamburger, Dr. Louis
Hamburger, Manes I.
Hamburger, Marie
Hamburger, Morton
Hamburger, Nathan
Hamburger, P., Jr.
Hamburger, S. L
Hanline, Milton L.
Hanline, Leon S.
Hanline, Simon M.
Harsh, G. M.
Hartman, Henry
Hartman, Lee
Harzberg, David
Harzberg, David
Harzberg, Harry
Hochheimer, E.
Hecht, Albert S.
Hecht, A.
Hecht, Benjamin F.
Hecht, Eli G.
Hecht, Emanuel
Hecht, Mendes H.
Hecht, Meyer C.
Hecht, Moses
Hecht, Nathan I.
Hecht, Sylvan R.
Heidelberger, Julius
Heineman, Jesse M.
Heineman, M. S.
Heineman, Bertram
Heineman, Jacob
Hines, Aaron \\.
Hirseh, Charles
Hochschild, Max
Hirshberg, Milton
Hollander, Dr. J. H.
Holzman, M.
Hutzler, A. G.
Hutzler, Edwin B.
Hutzler, G. H.
Hutzler, Louis S.
Hutzler, David
Hutzler, Albert D.
Hamburger, Sidney
Hecht, J. S.
Hirschfelder, Dr. A. D.
Heller, Samuel
Jacobi, Harry
Jandorf, G.
Jandorf, Louis
Janowitz, Richarti
Jelenko, L. Carl
Jelenko, Julius
Jelenko, S. Victor
Juhn, Sidney
Kann, Louis
Katz, A. 'Ray
Katzenstein, Vvalter
Katzenstein, Stanley
Kemper, I. L.
Kemper, J. B.
Kemper, Adolph
Kemper, David
Kerngood, Milton
Klein, F.
Kohn, Benno
Kohn, Irving H.
Kohn, Louis B.
Kraus, Edmund
Kraus, G. W.
Kraus, Henry
Kraus, Louis
Kronheimer, M. C.
Kahn, Philip
Kline, Samuel
Kaufman, Nathan
Kohn, AValter
Katz, Nathan
Kemper, Armand
Landauer, Benjamin
Landauer, Julius
Lansburg, S.
Lauchheimer, David H.
Lauchheimer, J. ^L
Lauchheimer, Robert JL
Lauchheimer, Sylvan H.
Lauer, Leon
Lauer, Martin
Lauer, Leon, Jr.
Lauer, S., Jr.
Laupheimer, A. C.
Laupheimer, Henry
Lehman, Judah
Lehmayer, INIartin
Leverton, Joseph
Levi, Abraham
Levi, Louis
Levi, Max
Levy, Benjamin
Levy, I. D.
Levy, Julius
Levy, Lfon
Levy, Vv'illiam
Leopold, Harry J.
Lieblich, G.
Likes, E. M.
likes. Dr. Sylvan H.
Lion, Albert
Lobe, F.
Lobe, H. G.
Lobe, Philip
Loewy, Simon
Lowenstein, D., Jr.
Lowenthal, Albert G.
Loman, Joseph N.
Lowman, Lee L.
Lowman, Simon
Mandelbaum, Moses L.
Mandelbaum, Seymour
Mann, Leonard J.
Mann, William J.
Marcus, E. H.
Marcus, AVilliam
Mayer, H. E.
Mayer, Jacob
Mayer, Jacob H.
Mayer, Leon H.
Mayer, S.
Mendels, .\braham
Meyer, Lee S.
Meyer, Maurice J.
Meyers, Benjamin
Meyers, Milton
Miller, A. F.
Miller, Jacob •
Miller, S. F.
Morris, Moses
Moses, Jacob iNL
Moses, Philip M.
Moses, Abram
Myers, Isador L.
Metzger, Samuel A.
INIann, Joseph M.
Mendels, E.
Meyers, Isaac J.
Marcus, S. Vi .
Nachman, F, B.
■ Nassauer, J. G.
Nathan, Isaac
Nathan, Louis J.
Nattans, Ralph A.
Nattans, S. A.
New, Lawrence M.
Newman, ^Milton
Newman, Sylvan
Nyburg, Sidney L.
Oppenheim, Eli
Oppenheim, Isaac A.
Oppenheimer, Henry
Oppenheimer, Martin
Oppenheimer, A. J.
Ottenheimer, Joseph
Ottenheimer, Moses
Pike, Moses
Raffel, J. M.
Reitzenstein, Otto
Reitzenstein, Walter
Rice, Mannine
Rice, Jacob A.
Rice,' Samuel A.
Rice, Bertram
Rosenburg, Simon
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A. WEISKITTEL & SON COMPANY
Manufacturers of
Porcelain Enameled Baths, Lavatories
and Sinks, Soil Pipe, "Fire King'^ Gas Stoves
and Ranges, Coal Ranges, Etc.
LOMBARD AND THIRTEENTH STS., HIGHLANDTOWN
BALTIMORE, MD.
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^^^'V PLANT, BALT»^*^'
This nationally renowned firm was founded in 1848 by Anton Weiskittel, Sr., and
is now a corporation with Anton Weiskittel, Jr., president; Harry C. Weiskittel, vice-
president and treasurer; John D. Heise, secretary. This company manufactures porce-
lain baths, lavatories and sinks, soil pipe, "Fire King" gas stoves and ranges, coal
ranges, plumbers' goods, brass goods, etc., and operates a plant at Lombard and 13tli
Streets, Highlandtown, which occupies twenty acres of ground and is one of the most
completely equipped establishments of its kind in the United States. Its policy is to
manufacture only the highest grade of goods, which has won for it both reputation and
trade of wide note.
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MEMBERS— Continued .
Rosenburg, Samuel
Rosenblatt, Joseph
Rosenfeld, E.
Rosenfeld, Israel
Rosenfeld, Jesse
Rosenfeld, Jonas
Rosenfeld, S.
Rosenheim, Albert
Rosenheim, Caesar H.
Rosenheim, David G.
Rosenheim, Louis G.
Rosenheim, Dr. Sylvan
Rosenstein, Isaac C.
Rosenstein, Jesse
Rosenstein, Nathan
Rosenstock, David G.
Rosenthal, Calvert S.
Rosenthal, Jacob S.
Rosenthal, Dr. Lewis
Rosenthal, Samuel
Roten, Adolph
Rotschild, Isidor
Rosenaur, Gilbert
Rosenthal, Charles
Rosenfeld, Murill
Reineberg, Harry
Rosenfeld, Bernard S.
Rosenthal, Dr. M. S.
Salabes, M. S.
Sacks, Isaac
Samuels, A.
Samuels, Oscar
Schenthal, William
Schiff, Sidney
Schleisner, S.
Schloss, Julius
Schloss, Michael
Schloss, William
Schneeberger, Maurice
Schoeneman, A.
Schoeneman, Harry
Schoeneman, J.
Schwab, Alyn
Schwab, Wm. A.
Seldner, Dr. S. W.
Shryock, T. J.
Sigmund, Leo
Simon, Frank
Simon, Leon
Sinsheimer, A.
Sinsheimer, Louis
Skutch, Max
Skutch, Robert
Slesinger, Albert D.
Slesinger, Louis
Sondheim, Walter
Sonneborn, Henry
Sonneborn, S. B.
Stein, Albert
Stein, Julian S.
Stein, Simon H.
.Stein, Simon M.
Stern, Harry M.
Stern, Henry S.
Stern, Lazarus
Stern, Philip
Stiefel, David
Straus, Aaron
Straus, A. L.
Straus, G. W.
Straus, Isaac Lobe
Straus, Joel G.
Straus, Joseph H.
Straus, Sidney W.
Straus, T. E.
Straus, W. E.
Straus, W. L.
Strauss, Emanuel
Strauss, Sidney
Strauss, Manes
Strauss, David
Strauss, H. F.
Strauss, Isaac H.-
Strauss, Jesse H.
Strouse, Benjamin
Strouse, Eli
Strouse, Isaac, Jr.
Strouse, Isaac
Strouse, Jerome
Strouse, Moses B.
Strouse, Moses I.
Strouse, Moses S.
Snellenberg, David
Snellenberg, Max
Snellenberg, Albert
Spear, Sidney P.
Spear, Dr. Irving A.
Sackerman, Milton G.
Spandauer, Sylvan
Salabes, S.
Straus, Philip
Sondheim, B. H.
Thanhauser, S. P.
Ulman, Joseph N.
LTlman, Nathan
Ulman, Robert L.
Ulman, David S.
Ulman, Joseph I.
Ulman, J. Gabriel
Wallerstein, David S.
Weigel, A. E.
Weil, Leonard H.
Weil, C. Star
Weiller, Charles I.
Weiller, Harry C.
Weiller, Wm. C.
Weinberg, Adolph
Weinberg, A. I.
Weisenfeld, B.
Weisenfeld, Joseph
Wertheimer, Leonard
Westheimer, Henry F.
Westheimer, Milton F.
Wheatfield, Wm. S.
Whitehill, Alan
Wbitehill, Sydney
Wolf, Harry
Wolfsheimer, E.
W^urtzberger, Joseph
Wertheimer, Milton
Weis, Charles
Weil, H. H.
Werthheimer, I. .
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FURST BROS. & COMPANY
"Furst Line — Second to None"
The world-reiiowned lioiise of Furst Brotliors & Coiiipany was ('stal)lislicd in 18!)();
the members of the firm to-day being Charh's H. Furst and Max Nusbauni. The
original location of this business was 213 W. Camden Street, and the enormous growth
of the business of this eoinpany may be readily realized when we state that it now
ranks as one of the largest plants of its kind in the world, doing business not only
in this countrj' but all over Europe and extending into Asia and Africa. Furst
Brothers & Company are Manufacturers of JNIirrors, Frames, Mouldings and Pictures.
The mill and factory are located at the intersection of Ostend, Race and Leadenliall
Streets, and are equipped with every modern mechanical device calculated to save time
and reduce cost of production. Alore than 200 persons are employed in the various
departments, including a corps of skilled designers, all of which have been combined
to justify the motto of this house "FURST LINE— SECOND TO NONE." The firm
maintains its own freiglit yards, and with the proposed deepening of the basin will he
enabled to ship directly from its own wharf to any port in tlie world. Sales Depart-
ment (wholesale only) is located at 38 Hopkins I'lace. lietween Lombard and German
Streets, where a comjdete line of samples of tlieir jn-oduct are always on display in
charge of capable salesmen.
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THE CLOVER CLUB.
The Clover Club was formerly known as the Concordia Club. It was formed August 21,
1896.
The first president was Mr. Isador Merefeld.
The second president was Mr. Max Haas.
The third president was Mr. S. L. Hirsch.
The fourth president was Mr. Leon Schifl'.
From the Concordia Club was organized a club called the Mercantile Club, which occupied
the old Crescent Club, corner Paca and Fayette Streets. From Paca and Fayette Streets the
club quarters were moved to Eutaw Place.
Some of the members of the Mercantile Club formed the Clover Club. This club first
had its home at 810 Madison Avenue, then 1511 Madison Avenue, then 1914 Madison Avenue
and now located at 1914-16 Madison Avenue.
The present officers are:
President Martin J. Kohn
Vice-Presiden t •. . . . Benjamin Hambuegeb
Treasurer Benjamin Bernei
Secretary Nathan Hess
Directors :
Max Goldsmith. David S. Wallerstein.
Samuel Friedman. L. S. Hirsch.
Frank Simon.
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ENTERPRISE
STEAM & HOT WATER HEATING CO
We Know How"
107-109 EAST LOMBARD STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Residential Work a Specialty
HEATING INSTALLATION IN THIS TEMPLE BY ENTERPRISE STEAM & HOT WATER
HEATING CO.
The Enterprise Steam & Hot Water Heating Co. was established by Mr. George R.
I'nllen, who is sole proprietor of the business. During the ten years of its existence the
company has succeeded in establishing the largest exclusive heating business south of the
Mason and Dixon line; employing a staff of competent heating engineers and draughts-
men and a corps of experienced mechanics, all of whom have made a careful study
of the many intricacies surrounding the successful installation of a lieating plant.
Some of the notable work of this company is:
Baltimore City Jail
Baltimore Club
New Carrolton Hotel
City Hotel
]Maryland Institute
Bay View Asylum
Maryland Agricultural College
Oheb Shalom Lodge
Hebrew Sheltering Home
City Fish ^Market
Navarre Apartment House
Sun Building-
Baltimore Bargain House
Tliirtv Citv Scliools
Hel)rew Hosjiital
Hub Building
Standard Oil Co. Building
Safe Deposit & Trust Co. ]?uilding
State Tobacco Warehouse
State Insane Asylum
Peabody Institute
Xortli Avenue Casino
Old City Hall
Marine Hospital
Maryland School for Boys
Natlian (iutman's Dciiartment Store
Vicldria 'I'lieater
Twentv-eisht Ent>ine Houses
Two tliousand otlier installations
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WILLIAM E. WOOD COMPANY
18 N. HOWARD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Oldest Heating House in Baltimore
This long-established business was foiuuled by William E. and Charles J. Wood
in ISGO. Tlieie was no change in the style of the tirm until 1900, when, upon the death
of i\Ir. William E. Wood, the present corporation was formed, with IMr. Charles J.
Wood as President. The firm originallj' occupied as its place of business the two stores
southwest corner Baltimore and Eutaw Streets, later at Baltimore and Liberty Streets,
and at present occupy their warehouse and store, 18 North Howard Street.
The general business conducted by the William E. Wood Company is the installa-
tion of steam, hot-water and hot-air heating and ventilating apparatus, cooking appli-
ances and plumbing, and the reconstruction of defective plants.
SAMNti.S HANK OF BALTIMUUE
The heating and ventilating apparatus in this building was installed by the
WILLIAM E. WOOD COMPANY
The company owns its patterns of fire-place heaters, ranges, and furnaces, from
which it manufactures for direct installation and jobbing. The William E. Wood Com-
pany claims, from having had the longest experience, of any house in Baltimore in its
line, that it is prepared to do the very highest standard of work and to fully guaran-
tee its work in every case, and in testimony of this claim it ofTers the following emi-
nent Baltimore patrons as references, viz.:
Mr. Alexander Brown
Gen John (!ill, of R.
Mr. Ernest Kanbe, Jr.
Mr. Isaac Hamberger
Mr. E. A. Jackson
Mr. W. B. Brooks
Mr. Robert Garrett
Dr. Louis P. Hamburger
Rev. Wni. Rosenau
Mr. Francis E. Waters
Mr. German H. Hunt
Mrs. W. H. Appold
International Trust Building
Har Sinai Temple
Mr. Mendes Cohen
Mr. Michael Jenkins
Mr. Geo. C. Jenkins
Mr. Jos. W. Jenkins
Mr. Henry J. Bowdoin
Gen. Jas. A. thiry
Mr. Samuel 10. Reinhard
Mr. Emanuel Hecht
Mr. louis Kann
Mr. Meredith Janvier
Mr. B. F. Deford
Marvl.ind School for the Blind
Savings Rank of Baltimore
Loyola ('i)llege
Mount Hope Retreat
(iernuin Orphan Asyhmi
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
]{oclianibeau .Apartments
^^'inona Ai^artments
House of Ciood Shepherd
Mrs. Cieorge A. Von Lingen
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HEBREW ORPHAN ASYLUM.
The Hebrew Orphan Asylum was founded in 1872 for the sheltering cf orphans, it was
founded at Rayner Avenue, Calverton, by Mr. and Mrs. William S. Rayner.
The first chairman was Emanuel Hess. The fifth president was David Hutzler.
The first President was A. J. Ulman. The sixth president was Leon Lauer.
The second president was Joel Gutman. The first superintendent was Rev. Herffman
The third president was William Schloss. The second superintendent was Rev. Gabriel.
The fourth president was M. J. Oppenheimer. The third superintendent was Rev. A. Sonn.
The present superintendent is Rev. Samuel Freudenthal, who was appointed in 1885.
When the institution was founded it sheltered thirty-two children. It now shelters
ninety-two children.
In 1904 an addition was made to the asylum known as the Hannah U. Cahn Memorial,
erected by the late Bernard Cahn. It is used as a gymnasium.
Tlie present officers are :
President Leon Lauee
Vice-President Louis K. Gutman
Treasurer Ferdinand Bebnei
Secretary William Schloss
Directors :
Charles Adleb. Silvan H. Lauchheimer. Max Hochschild.
Dr. Abram Cohen. Nathan Schloss. Eli Oppenheim.
Gebson Eiseman. George M. Harsh. Albert W. Rayner.
Charles Erlanger. Michael Holzman. Henry Oppenheimer.
REV. SAMUEL FREUDENTHAL
superintendent HEBREW ORPHAN ASYLUM
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JOSEPH S. WERNIG
All White Labor"
General Express and Transfer Company
106 WEST LOMBARD STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Til is Imsiness was established January 1, 1897, by
.IdM'lih S. Wernig, at the age of twenty years, beginning
witli one team, which he drove himself. By personal
solicitation he found hauling work for his one sorrel
hoise and truck — he secured later a contract from
McCormick & Co. to do their hauling. This necessitated
the purchase of a second team, and probably the proud-
est distinction in Mr. Wernig's successful career is that
lie lias retained the hauling and confidence of his first
customer to the present day. From this time on busi-
ness grew by leaps and bounds until reaching the mark
of "1 to 61" teams, which to-day has been increased to
101 teams — the largest equipment of any transfer com-
jiany in Baltimore — and have on hand any kind or style
of wagon. On September 6, 1909, Mr. Wernig made a
contract with the New York and Baltimore Transporta-
tion Co., and since then with the Maryland & Pennsyl-
vania Railroad and the Chesapeake & York River Lines, to do all their transfering of
freight, and these contracts likewise he has retained unto the present time.
The business orew so large that it became necessary to incorporate it under tlio title
of "The Jos. S. Wernig Transfer Co.." consisting of Jos. S. Wrniig and tlic Imsiness of
Wernig Bros. The policy of
tliis business has been "'to
give the best transfer service
possible to the merchants of
Greater Baltimore." T li e
stables, which are owned per-
sonally by ]\Ir. Wernig, cover
a half acre of ground and ac-
commodate one hundred and
twenty-five head of horses.
Mr. Wernig operates his own
paint shop, blacksmith shop
and feed mill. Only wliite
labor is employed. two ijitlk WKKNUiS tuaimno kok the futukk
JOS. JK. AND IIAKKV I!.
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R. MILTON NORRIS
516 AND 518 WEST BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
This i.s one of tlio oltle.st established houses
ill liie line of carriii<>e and wajjon makers' suj)-
])lies. The l)iisiness was founded in 1790 by
Thos. Mackenzie. Later the firm became C T.
& C. B. Mackenzie & Son. The present firm is
located in the four-story brick buildings at 51G-
518 West Baltimore Street, of capacious di
mensions. and iiave <>reatly enlaifjed and in-
creased facilities for carrying on the largest
wholesale and retail autoinoljiles, carriages and
ruljber tires: manufacturer of carriage and
automobile trimmings, and carries the largest
local stock of oak and hickory wagon and
automobile repairs: iron and steel cloth and
carpets. Mr. Norris's business covers a very
large territory in and out of Baltimore, in
which territory he is represented by corps of
efficient salesmen. One of the important rea-
sons for the success of this house is that it
makes a specialty of filling and shipping all
orders the day they are received.
The manufacturing end of the business has
been greatly added to in point of facility and
equipment in tlie past two years, forming a
strong combination, back of which is efficient
service and integrity in all business dealings.
Founded in 1790
PIET-ROBERTSON-RAINEY CO.
Piet-Robertson-Rainey Co., on March 1,
1904, succeeded the old established firm of
Edward Jenkins & Sons. The members of this
company are: VVm. A. Piet, T. P. Robertson,
P. H. Rainey and Edward Stinson. Messrs.
Piet-Robertson-Rainey Co. were for many
years actively connected with the old house
of Edward Jenkins & Sons, and Mr. Stinson
is president of the Edward Stinson Manufac-
turing Company, doing a large business in
wheels and wheel materials. The original
location of the business was 637 and ()39
West German Street, but from need of greater
facilities the firm moved to, and are now oc-
cupying, the commodious warehouse at No.
108 South Howard Street. Piet-Robertson-
Rainey Co. are engaged in the wholesale car-
riage and saddlery materials business, carry-
ing at all times a full and complete line of
standard goods in their line, and by reason
of their large and M^ell-assorted stock have
gained a wide reputation for the prompt ful-
fillment and shipment of orders. The house
has traveling representatives in Pennsylvania.
INIaryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, North and South
and are noted for fair dealing, jjrompt attention to orders ami for
tee of goods and prices sold by tliem.
Carolina
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THE JEWISH HOME FOR CONSUMPTIVES.
At a meeting of the Beard of Directors of the Federated Jewish Charities of Baltimore,
held April 11. 1907, it was announced that Mr. Jacob Epstein oft'ered to give the sum of
$25,000 for a tuberculosis hospital, providing the Federation would undertake its support,
and at the same time he offered an annual contribution of $500 toward the support of the
proposed institution. A committee consisting of Dr. Harry Adler, Simon H. Stein and the
president was appointed to investigate the practicability of erecting such an institution for
the sum offered. Tt was found it would not suffice, whereupon Mr. Epstein made his contribu-
tion $35,000.
The original subscribers to the support of the Jewish Home for Consumptives are:
Jacob Epstein, Albert A. Brager. Louis Kann, Sigmund Kann, Max Skutch, Moses Goldenberg,
Alexander Hecht, Abraham G. Hutzler, David Hutzler, Ephraim Macht, Eli Oppenheim, Isaac
Oppenheim, E. Kosenfeld & Company, Strouse & Bros., Joel Gutman & Co., Schloss Bros. &
Company, M. S. Levy & Sons, Joseph Friedenwald, Jacob Castelberg & Son and Goldenberg
Bros.
On June 7, 1907, the Jewish Home for Consumptives was incorporated, and for a time the
management of the corporation was placed in the hands of a Building Committee, consisting
of Albert A. Brager, Louis Kann and Benno Kohn.
Seventy-two acres of land were purchased on Westminster Pike, near Reisterstown, for
a sanatorium.
On October 25, 1908. the Solomon Kann Memorial Cottage and the Samuel and Emma
Rosenthal Cottage were opened for the reception of ten patients in the incipient stages of
tuberculosis.
The present officers are:
President Dr. Louis P. Hamburgek
Vice-President Rev. Dr. Adolf Guttmacher
Treasurer Louis Kann
Secretary Louis H. Levin
Directors :
Dr. Harry Adler. Dr. Joseph E. Gichner.
Albert A. Brager. Benno Kohn.
Jacob Epstein. Julius Levy.
Robert Fox. Ephraim Macht.
Simon H. Stein.
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LAKiniJM,TLIOI\tP.90N R- CO.
LAMDIN,
THOMPSON AND
COMPANY
[NUMBER 117 LIGHT STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tlie renowned ''Little Corporal" and
"Albion" Maryland Rye Whiskey are
owned and distributed solely by Lamdin,
Tliomjjson & Co., Baltimore City. This
liouse was established January 1, 1899,
by Messrs. A. D. Lamdin, D. G. Fluharty,
Win. A. Thompson and W. G. Bond, all
of long experience in the line of business
in which they are now so successfully en-
gaged. Tlie original location of this firm
Mas 34 E. Pratt Street, but their estab-
lishment went down in the great fire of
1904, and they are now perraanenth'
established at 117 Light Street. In
November, 1906, ;Mr. A. D. Lamdin died.
in addition to distributing tlie above
widl-known brands of whiskey, the firm
cairies a full line of whiskeys and are
(liicct importers of fine wines, gins and
brandies. Tlie facilities of this house for
business are unsurpassed, and the teni-
tory A\hich it covers is very e.xtonsive,
liaviiig representatives throughout the
cnunliw
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HENRY W. BOHNE
CHEESE AND GERMAN PRODUCE
934 LEXINGTON MARKET
Mr. Bohne established this business in 1907. after virtually twenty years continuous experienee with the largest
Importing Cheese and German Produce House of the kind in the South — and is recognized as being expert injCheese
and German Produce.
Among the celebrated brands of cheese vended by Mr. Bohne are, the celebrated Emmenthal Schweizer, New York
Full Cream, Camembert, Neufchatel, Edam, Fromage de Brie, Liederkranz. Llmburger, Roquefort, Miniature.
Pineapple, etc. Mr. Bohne's stand is at 934 Lexington Market, South side, just west of Paca Street and is open every
day until 6 p. m.
GEORGE BERGER
FINE CAKE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
938 LEXINGTON AND 192-193 HOLLINS MARKETS, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. George Berger established this busine.ss in 1893 and enjovs a patronage of such
extent as to amply demonstrate the .superiority of the bakery products which he vends.
Mr. Berger has stalls in the Lexington and Hollins Markets and maintains a baking
plant equipped with all the latest and most improved machinery and conducted under
the most sanitary and hygienic conditions. Mr. Berger makes a specialty of baking
fine cake, the kind that are certain to please the most exacting housewife.
Bakery: 1705, 1707 and 1709 North Bethel Street.
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DR. JOHN A. MORRIS
DENTIST
326 NORTH CHARLES STREET
Dr. Morris is a graduate of Whiting High School (1893), Geneseo State Normal
School (1895) and University of Maryland (1904), beginning the practice of his pro-
fession at 224 South Broadway and later succeeding to the business of the late Dr.
Wilson, at 326 North Charles Street. Dr. Morris makes a specialty of crown and
bridge work, in connection with his general dental practice. His office and laboratory
are equipped with every advanced electrical appliance for scientific results, strict regard
being had to sanitary precautions. By the porcelain aveolor method Dr. Morris can
guarantee a perfect match of artificial with natural teeth without the use of plates or
ordinary bridge-work — a feature of artistic essentiality in connection Avith bridge and
plate work. Dr. Morris has a large practice, which is" constantly growing by reason
of the perfect satisfaction and safety of his work.
DR. ALOHA M. KIRKPATRICK
OSTEOPATHIST
OFFICE, 319 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Osteopathy is a drugless system of treating disease and a bloodless system of
surgery, the results of which are accomplished through scientific manipulations, re-
adjustments of the parts of the human body and overcoming abnormalities of struc-
ture, allowing a free flow of fluid and nerve force to every part of the body, thus
restoring harmonious function throuohout the body and producing health.
The source of health is within us, not without; a diseased body needs something
done to it, not something put into it. All bodily disorders are the result of mechanical
ol)struction to the free circulation of tlic vital fluids of the body.
Office, 319 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. C. & P. Phone, St. Paul 2662.
Residence, 242 Wilson Street, Baltimore, Md. C. & P. Phone, Madison 1256.
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MKS. HENNIE (EW) STROUSE
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THE
CONSOLIDATION COAL COMPANY
INCORPORATED
Tlie Consolidation Coal Company was fornu'd under a special Act of tin' Maryland Lesislaturc
passed in ISCO. Shortly afterwards it acquired the property of the Cumberland Coal & Iron Company
and later that of the Ocean Steam Coal Company and the Frostburj,' Mining Company.
In 1S6-1 it acquired the majority shares of stock of the Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad
Comjiany, and later acquired all the stock of said company. In 1903 it acquired the entire capital stock
of the Canal Towage Company, operating a fleet of canal-boats between Cumberland, the Eastern
terminus of the Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad, and Washington, thus completing a part of its
plan to control the entire movement of its coal from the mines to tide-water.
In 1903 the company acquired the majority of the capital stock of the Fairmont Coal Company
and Somerset Coal Company. During the year 1909 it acquired the entire stock of the said two companies.
It controls, through ownership of the majority of its capital stock, the Metropolitan Coal Company
of Boston, who own large storage facilities for handling coal in Boston and New England markets.
NORTH ATLANTIC SgUADltUN AT NEWPORT RECEIVING THE GEORGES CREEK BI
OF THE CONSOLIDATION COAL COMPANY
VEIN COAL FROM BARGES
handling annnally about 700.000 tons of coal. It also owns the majority of the capital stock of the
North Western Fuel Company, which company in turn owns large storage facilities at the head of the
Great Lakes, handling over its docks annually alxmt 2.500.000 tons of coal.
The company recently acquired about 30,000 acres of fine coal land in the State of Kentucky, which
it is at present developing. It is also constructing a railroad from a connection with the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railroad up Millers Creek to the town of Van Lear, at which point the mines now being deveIope<I
are located. It is expected to begin shipping coal from this region about January 1, 1910.
The main offices of the company are located in the Continental Building, in the City of Raltininr<'.
Md., and its president and board of directors are the following well-known men:
C. W. Watson, President.
H. Crawford Black.
Van Lear Black.
S. Davies Warfield.
George C. Jenkins.
S. L. Watson.
A. B. Fleming.
J. E. Watson.
William Fl. Graffli.v.
William Wi.ncii ester.
.1. 11. WlIKKLWIilGUT.
110
HISTORY OF THE COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN.
The Baltimore Section, Council of Jewish Women, was called into being May 1, 1894,
by Mrs. Bertha Frank, who had the Rev. Dr. A. Guttmacher to preside over the initial meeting,
with the following aj^pointed officers: Honorary president, Mrs. Bertha Rayner Frank;
president, Mrs. Jacob I. Cohen; vice-president, Mrs. A. Guttmacher; secretary. Miss Rose
Summerfield; treasurer, Mrs. Eli Strouse. Of these officers only one of the charter officers,
Mrs. Eli Strouse, still holds position as an executive officer.
The membership of the section in the year of its incipiency rose from seventy-six to 194,
in the second year to 246, in the third year to 324, in the fourth year to 333. In 1908 it had
561 members.
The Study Circles commenced with one class, until now there are six circles, with a
membership of seventy-five, either studying the Bible or Jewish history.
The objects of the Council are: To bring about closer relations among Jewish women;
to furnish by an organic union a medium of communication and a means of prosecuting work
of common interest; to further united efforts in behalf of Judaism by supplying means of
study; to further united efforts in behalf of social reform by the application of the best
philanthropic thought.
0/^cers— 1908-1909:
(Affiliated with the Maryland State Federation of Women's Clubs.)
Honorary Presidents . . . .Mrs. Bertha Rayneb Frank, Mrs. Jacob I. Cohen
Past President Mrs. Moses Goldenberq
President Mrs. M. F. Garner
Vice-Presidents Mrs. Jos. Wiesenfeld, Mrs. A. Guttmacher
Treasurer Miss Amelia Schiff
Recording Secretary Mrs. Sydney Whitehill
Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Eli (Hennie) Strouse
Directors :
Mrs. Henry Sonneborn. ]Mbs. A. Kemper.
Mrs. Levi Gottschalk. Mrs. Aaron Straus.
Mrs. Chas. Gans. Mrs. Dr. Samuels.
Mrs. Abe B. Lowenstein. Mrs. C. Mansbach.
Mrs. Goody Rosenfei.d. INIrs. Harry Friedenwald.
Directors— \Q09,-\QU:
Mrs. Moses Goldenberg. Mrs. Bernard Wiesenfeld.
Mrs. Reuben Ottenheimer. Mrs. Rachel Lowenthal.
Mrs. S. J. Harman. Mrs. M. L. Bloom.
Mrs. Eli Frank. Mrs. Sydney M. Cone.
Mrs. Milton Westheimer. Mrs. Jos. Hollander.
Directors— \9m-lQ\2:
Mrs. Elias Dettelbach. ]\Irs. Isaac Oppenheimer.
Mrs. Simon Frank. Mrs. Robert Skutcii.
Mrs. Harry Hamburger. Mrs. Wm. Strous.
Mrs. Mona Lowenthal. ' Mrs. Emelia Schiff.
Mrs. Jacob Moses. Mrs. Sydney Whitehill.
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MADAME PAULINE KOHLERMAN
Human Hair Goods,
Toilet Preparations, Hair Dressing
and Manicuring
Manufacturers of "Nonpareil" for Restoring Gray and Faded Hair
S. W. CORNER OF EUTAW AND MULBERRY STS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Madame Pauline Kohlerman founded this business in 1870, having served her full apprenticeship and
learned the hair business thorovighly under the late Madame Jeanerette. Since the death of Mme. Kohler-
man, the business is being managed by her son, Mr. .John N. Kohlerman, who had been associated with her
in conducting same for twi'nt\- jears, and who, consequently, has a most thorough knowledge of the liusi-
ness in all its details, being considered one of the most expert manufacturers and judges of human hair in
the country. Associated with him in the management is Miss Paidine Kohlerman. his sister, who gives her
personal supervision to the hair dressing, manicuring, massaging and sales' parlors, where the best of service
is always to be had. A complete line of first-class, scientificall.v iMcpared human hair goods, also a select
line of fancy Toilet Articles, Hair Tonics. Dyes and (^osmetics, are consequently on sale. The Hair Dressing,
Manicviring and Massaging Parlors are conducted in a thoroughly modern manner with a proficient and com-
petent corps of experienced attendants. The famovis " Nonpareil" for restoring gray and faded hair to its
natural color and lustre and the celebrated "Eau de (Quinine" tonic for the hair and scalp are manufactured at
this establishment. The laboratories and factory are thoroughly sanitary, and equipped with modern
devices for manufacturing the highest grade of hair goods and hair preparations. The mail order depart-
ment extends its operations to all parts of the United States, and frequently shipments are made as far as the
Pacific Coast, full descriptive (^atalogues being mailccl free to anyone on reciuc-it. thr;)ugh which medium quite
a large mail order inisincss is done, both ret;iil and wholesale. The ixdicy of this est-ihlishment is to offer
the very best and latest styles, to give prompt and satisfactory service, anii the fullest values at all times,
and it enjoys the confidence of a large circle of patrons.
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MRS. ROSIK WIESENFELD ROSENFELD
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BIG VEIN POCOHONTAS COAL CO.
Miners and Shippers
GENERAL OFFICES
1214 CONTINENTAL BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
The Big Vein Pccaliontas Coal Co. was established on the 25th clay of March, 1909,
the original members of the firm being Thomas T. Boswell, Michael Sheehan, Richard
8. Garrett, Edward T. Boswell, Frank A. Furst, E. P. Keech, Jr. The president was
the organizer of the Merchants' Coal Co. and was president and general manager of that
company for fifteen years, but resigned a short time ago to give his entire attention
to tlie development of this company. The mines of the company are situated at Poca-
hontas, Va., and the general offices are at 1214 Continental Building, Baltimore, ^Id.
The Big Vein Pocahontas Coal Co. are miners and shippers of the celebrated Pocahontas
NEW PLANT BIG VEIN I'OC'OJIONTA.S COAL CO. AT POCOHONTAS, \ A.
(■(lal. This coal is mined from the Xo. 3 Seam, lunning from twelve to eigliteen feet in
thickness. This company took over the old Browning Mines, which had a capacity of
iil)out 350 tons per day, and have since erected on this same jiroperty a modern plant
guaranteed to handle 3.000 tons per day. The Big Vein Pocahontas Coal Co. is now
fulfilling contracts awarded by the United States Government to supply coal to tlie
Norfolk Navy Yard for the use on the nation's battleships. This award was made on a
guaranteed analytic test of 14.800 British 'lliermal Units, on which the company is col-
lecting a i)r('iiiium (in accinint of its sujierior quality.
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GOODY ROSENFELD
115
EICHENGREEN & CO.
BOOTS AND SHOES, ALSO AGENTS FOR THE HOOD AND OLD COLONY RUBBERS.
'1 liis film was oiiyiniilly ostablislu'cl in 1809
liv Will. Kic'heii<;i<'('n and his Ijiotlicr David,
and ('(Mitimicd until .July 1, 1884; tiieii the linn
chaiijiiMJ to Kieiiciiuieen & \\'('il and continued
to -January 1, I'.K'.'-!. The present style of the
tiini is Eichengreen & Co., the niembers of
wliicdi ai-e Irvin Eichengreen and Signuind M.
Adler. The original location of this business
was 22 West Baltimore Street, from which
location it moved to 40 West Baltimore Street,
then to its own building at 113 West Baltimore
Street,
Eecently. however, owing to tlie increase of
busiiie-s. Eichengreen & Co. have occupied the
magnihcent Avarehouse at 109 German Street.
Eichengi-een & Co. are wholesale dealers in
boots, shoes, and also represent the famous
'•Hood & Old Colony" rubbers. The trade of
this house extends over a wide territory and it
enjoys an enviable reputation for enterprise
and fair dealing.
WILLIAM EICHENGRF.KX. FOUXULK
E. FLEISCHER & SON
HAIR GOODS AND PEARL BUTTONS
BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm wan established in ISSo.
but had been preceded by Mr. E.
Fleischer, who began the wholesale
business in 18,59. The former members
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of this firm were Emanuel Eleischer,
Samuel E. Fleischer and Silas M.
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Fleischer, who successfviUy conducted
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the wholesale hosiery, gloves, under-
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wear and notion business for a
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long period of time. Mr. Emanuel
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many, in 1826. while his two sons were
born in this country. Since the deaths
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under the firm name of E. Fleischer &
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business was changed to that of whole-
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marked success. E. FLi:isriii;n. founder
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HEBREW EDUCATION SOCIETY.
ASQUITH AND JACKSON STREETS.
In 1U03 the Hebrew Education Society bought the property at Asquith and Jackson
Streets. To-day the school consists of ten school-rooms, a library, office, janitor's room, bath-
room, a cloak and wash room and a covered yard, accommodating 200 children.
The rooms of the first floor are separated from each other by folding doors, so that by
opening the folding doors the classrooms are converted into a small hall, seating about 200
children. This building is used for the purpose of Jewish education.
The curriculum covers a period of seven years from the age of six to fourteen. It
includes the following studies: Hebrew, Liturgy, Bible, Apocrypha, INIishnah Talmud,
Midrosh, Jewish Mediaeval Poetry, Keo-Hebrew Literature, Commentaries, History, Biography,
Ethics, Singing.
At the present time there are over three hundred pupils, divided into twenty-one classes,
seven teachers and one superintendent. The annual expense is about $5,000, but the society
bears only a part now, almost half being covered by the tuition cf the pupils.
During the past year there has been established a preparatory department for the
training of Hebrew teachers.
Officers :
President Dr. Harry Friedexwald
Vice-President.. 1-evi Gottschalk
Treasurer Henry S. Hartogensis
Secretary Hugo Steixer
Directors :
Isaac Davidsox. Louis Steppacker.
Max Skutch. :\1aurice Wymax.
Herman Adler. ' ]\Iiltox Van Leer.
Moses Daniel. Bexjamix C'ohex.
The superintendent is S. Benderly.
COUNCIL MILK AND ICE FUND.
Eleven years ago the Council Milk and Ice Fund came into existence through the urgent
need of the afflicted during the summer season.
These conditions were largely brought about by the great number of sick and ill-fed
babies, the aged poor and the tubercular cases.
The policy has been, where applicants can pay the wholesale price of milk to make
arrangements with the dairy to supply them with the same price that the Fund would have
to pay.
The payments are made directly by them to the dairy, and such cases do not appear on
the Charity List.
The work is supervised by five directors, assisted by a very able corps of workers, all of
whom give their labor free.
The city is divided into districts. All reports and applications for assistance are made to
the president, who immediately informs the district worker, who investigates, and if worthy
provides the applicant with tickets for the month.
The present officers are:
President and Treasurer Mrs. Isidore Ash
Vice-President Mrs. INIoses Goldenberg
Secretary Mrs. Aaron Straus
Directors :
Mrs. Isidore Ash. Mrs. Hexry Sonxeborn.
Mrs. Moses Goldexberg. Mrs. Aaeox Straus.
Mrs. Antoxie Oppexheimer.
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CARTER, WEBSTER & COMPANY
Wholesalers and Jobbers of
Hosiery, Underwear, Gloves,
White Goods, Laces, Embroideries and
Small Wares
13-15 HANOVER ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
Established January 1. 1889. by W. J. Carter, F. L. Webster and Dr. J. S. Wood-
ward. On January I, V.M), F. B. Horsey and J. T. Jones were aduiittetl to the firm.
'I'liis firm has an extended trade covering a large southern and adjacent territory,
handling standard lines of hosiery, underwear, gloves, white goods, laces, embroideries
and small wares, and operate their own factory at Seaford, Del., where they manu-
facture work-shirts and overalls, known throughout the country under tiie brand
names of "Clifton" and "Dixie."
Carter, Webster & Company were liurnrd out by tiie fire of February 7, l!i04, and
pending the rebuilding of llicir building were located at :?1 1 N. Howard Street.
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THE BALTIMORE BRANCH OF THE ALLIANCE ISRAELITE
UNIVERSELLE.
On the evening of May 12, 1888, a meeting was called at the residence of Dr. Aaron
Friedenwald to arrange preliminaries for organizing the Baltimore Branch of the Alliance
Israelite Universelle. Dr. Aaron Friedenwald called the meeting and Dr. Cyrus Adler
explained the aims. Others present were: Rev. Szold, Dr. Schneeberger, Dr. Kaiser, Joel
Gutman, Julius Friedenwald and B. H. Hartogensis.
The circular was drafted, giving a concise account of the purposes of the Alliance Israelite
Universelle to be signed by the local rabbis and heads of the congregations.
About seventy-five persons assembled on June 10, 1888, in the synagogue of the Oheb
Sholom Temple on Hanover Street for the purpose of organizing the Baltimore branch of the
Alliance Israelite Universelle. Dr. Friedenwald called the meeting to order, and the following
officers were elected: President, Dr. Aaron Friedenwald; Vice-President, Rev. B. Szold;
Treasurer, Mendes Cohen ; Secretary, Hugo Steiner.
The purpose of the Alliance Israelite Universelle is to educate the Jews in benighted
lands where education is denied them. It provides schools where governments do not maintain
them, and that for girls as well as for boys. It teaches trades to both sexes, and prepares
boys for farm life under proper auspices. Many of its pupils are so poor that they must be
provided by the Alliance with a midday meal.
The principal business is to make the condition of our downtrodden co-religionists in
Southeastern Europe, in the far East and in Africa better and more endurable so that they
need not give up their homes and emigrate. It procures for them, where possible, civil and
religious liberty, renders them assistance in dire distress, whether caused by persecution or
by mobs. It is a veritable Jewish Order of the Red Cross.
The Alliance expends large sums of money, aggregating $250,000 a year, for these
purposes.
The Baltimore branch merely contributes its portion to the general fund.
Other branches of the Alliance Israelite Universelle are in New York, Pittsburg and
Philadelphia.
The present officers are:
President SIMO^' Dalsheimer
Vice-President William Levy
Secretary B. H. Hartogensis
Treasurer S. Singer
Directors :
Rev. a. Guttmacher.
Rev. Wm. Rosen au.
Rev. S. Schaffer.
Isaac Davidson.
Silas M. Fleischer.
Lewis J. Cohen.
T. Silberman.
M. S. Levy.
Rev. H. W. Schneeberger.
Rev. Charles A. Rubenstein.
J. Rothholz.
Leon Schiff.
Dr. Joseph Blum.
Benjamin Cohen.
Jonas Hamburger.
Louis B. Kohn.
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MARYLAND
RUBBER
COMPANY
INCORPORATED
37 HOPKINS PLACE
BALTIMORE, MD.
The JMaiyland Rubber Company was
established in 1904 as a corporation with
S. H. Jones, president, treasurer and gen-
eral manager. The business originally
was located at 409 West Lombard Street,
moving in April, 1908, to its present
commodious quarters, 37 Hopkins Place,
a five-story warehouse and basement witli
a floor space of 30.000 square 'feet, and
twelve traveling salesmen are on the
road representing the interests of the
house. This house has every facility
for handling its large wholesale rubber
business locally and throughout the
.South from Pennsylvania to Texas. It
carries a full and complete line of Rub-
ber Goods, Boston and Bay State Rubl>er
Footwear, Tennis and Outing Shoes, Wa-
terproof Clothing of all kinds. Hose,
Beltings, Packings, Druggists' Rubber
Sundries of all descriptions, representing
in this territory the Peerless Rubber
Company, Tlie National India Rubber
Com])any, The Boston Rubber Shoe Com-
j)any. The liberal policy of the Mary-
land Rubber Company has won for it
high reputation throughout its territory
and accounts for the successful position
it now holds, its business methods, as
well as quality of its goods, coupled with
prompt and efficient service, being gen-
erally and generously recognized by its
trade.
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SKETCH OF THE PURIM ASSOCIATION.
The Purim Association originated through the action of Mr. Joseph Friedenwald, who
wished the Harmony Circle to give an annual mask ball for the benefit of charity, which the
circle declined to do. He then called a meeting at the vestry rooms of Hanover Street Temple
on November 23, 1868, for the purpose of arranging for an annual Purim Ball, which meeting
was attended by the most influential Hebrews of Baltimore.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Friedenwald, and he proposed Col. Goody Rosen-
feld for president of the organization, the election of whom followed. The membership of the
Association was limited, and the net proceeds were applied to the benefit of the Hebrew
Hospital and the Hebrew Orphan Asylum alternately.
The oflScers were:
Goody Rosenfeld President
Alex. Frank Vice-President
D. BiNSWANGER Secretary
L. N. HiRSHBERG Treasurer
Harry I. Reixhard.
Executive Committee :
Solomon Straus.
Joseph Friedberger.
The Members.
*Louis Rosenburg.
*MosES Wiesexfeld.
Joseph Fribidenwald.
Alexander Frank.
Abrim Nachman.
Jacob Rose.
Louis Sinsheimer.
*Joel Gutman.
*Max Lisberger.
Samuel Kahn.
*MosES Oettinger.
David Wiesenfeld.
M. Friedman.
J. Hammerslough.
Benjamin Weil.
*M. Blum.
Goody Rosenfeld.
A. Oppenheim.
Benj. F. Ulman.
Leon Seliger.
(Those marked with * are deceased.)
*Nathan Lehman.
Harry I. Reinhard.
Bernard Blimline.
*M. H. Springer.
*Wm. Wolfheimer.
*Abrim Rosenfeld.
Levi Weinberger.
S. Cohen.
Abrim Hutzler.
Philip Hamburger.
Max Lindau.
M. R. Walter.
David Binswanger.
W. H. Straus.
David Ambach.
*Samuel Frank.
Henry Sonneborn.
Daniel Greenbaum.
*Meyer E. Reinharu.
M. Goldenberg.
The net proceeds of the Purim balls amounted to about $2,500 each year, and they were
the most elaborate mask balls ever given in this country. The Purim Association continued
for ten years, the Association adjourning at that time subject to the call of the president,
which call was never made.
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JOHN K. HOW COMPANY
This business was founded in 1890 by Mr. John K. liow, who had previously been
engaged with the Edison Company of Kew Yorlv since 1883, and his training in the dif-
ferent departments of the Edison Company is ample g\iarantee of his technical skill in
all branches of electrical installation. l\lr. How originally began business at 306^W.
Lexington Street, and later moved to 219 E. Baltimore Street, where he was burnt out
in the big lire of 1904, for a time after which he was located at 552 Calvert Street,
when he moved to 306 St. Paul Street, wliere the comj)any is now located. The busi-
ness of John K. How Company has the installation of electrical power plants, elec-
trical wiring of all kinds, electrical shop work, repairs and construction of all descrip-
tions of electrical apparatus. This company carries a large stock of goods, perfect
equipment, and employs the best corps of men possible to get, the aim being to do the
best kind of work that can be done and to satisfy each and every customer.
THE KAHI-HOLT CO.
TIN PLATE AND METALS
111 SOUTH CHARLES STREET
The Kahl-Holt Co. are dealers in Tin Plate and ^Nletals, making a specialty of high
grades of these products. The company occupies a perfectly equipped warehouse at 111
South Charles Street, and are in position to promptly furnish Tinners' and Roofers'
Supplies. Ferrosteel Registers have been furnished in some of Baltimore's most
prominent buildings, including Safe Deposit & Trust Co., The Hub Building, The Sun
Building, Maryland Institute and many others. The officers of the company are George
Kahl. president and treasurer, and Charles S. Holt, secretai-y.
Jiai^SMIBlii
ELITE DYEING & CLEANING COMPANY
The Elite Dyeing and Cleaning Company was established in 1900, the officers of
the company at that time being John W. Lowe. President: G. E. Klinefelter, treasurer;
William N. Slack, secretary, and Edward Young.' general partner. The officers of the
company, since which time have been changed, and now consist of John W. Lowe, presi-
dent; Henry T. Ward, secretary and treasurer: H. Otto Lowe and Jos. W. Whiteford,
general partners. Tiiis firm is engaged in the cleaning and dyeing business, and
operates one of the very best equipments for first-class work in this section of the
country. The original location of this business was Fayette and Green Streets, but
is now situated at 212 and 214 Xorth Eutaw Street. The policy of this business is to
give its patrons only the very l)est results, which lias won for it a large and select class
of patronage.
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MILTON C. DAVIS
Mr. Milton C. Davis began business on his own account in 1891, prior to which
time he was superintendent for the old established building contracting firm of John
Stack & Sons. Mr. Davis has his olfice in the new Builders' Exchange Building, 15
East Fayette Street. Of work which he has done reference is made to the following:
Cottage for Mrs. M. L. Brinkman, Catonsville. Md. ; cottage for Mr. Herman
Bernheimer, Arlington, Md. ; bakery for J. H. Von Drelle, Baltimore, Md. ; buildings
for Mayor and City Council: No. 2.5 engine-house, No. 7 engine-house, No. 1.5 truck-
house. No. 10 school. Forest Park school, Clifton Park bandstand, factory at City Jail,
patrol stable on Frederick Street. Warehouses and stores: Dr. Friedenwald, 117 Nortli
Howard Street; Julius VVegner, restaurant and cafe, 9-11 North German Street; A. C.
Mever & Co., US West Lombard Street.
D. S. SCHAFFER
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PLASTERING AND STUCCO WORK
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Schaffer began business in 1891 at 314 Roland Avenue and now maintains his
office at 15 East Fayette Street. Some of the most important work in the city of
Baltimore has been intrusted to Mr. Schaffer, including such important work as:
Hebrew Hospital, Hamburger's Store building, Henry Sonneborn & Co.'s building, St.
Joseph's Home of Industry, Gayety Theater, New Monumental Tlieater, Pearce &
Scheck's Theater, Harlem Park Church, Samuel Ready School, Gayety Theater, Toronto,
Canada; U. S. Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. ; Evans Building, Washington, D. C. ;
Star Theater, Weehawken, N. J.; Public School No. 153, Washington, D. C.
THE CHLORIDE OF SILVER DRY CELL BATTERY COMPANY
407-409 NORTH PACA STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
It is our purpose to call the attention of the medical profession to the extraor-
dinary progress which has been made of recent years in the manufacture of electro-
medical apparatus. A good medical battery is as essential to the needs of modern
therapy as is the antiseptic or the hypodermic. In short, it is absolutely indispensable.
In the selection of such a battery tlie vital question is briefly this: Which are the
most desirable and essential features and what objectionable points should we seem to
avoid? Other advantages being equal, it stands to reason that a neat, light, compact
instrument, capable of being carried from place to place without inconvenience and
free from offensive gases, the elements of which cannot spill and ruin the clothing,
would instantly recomend itself to the careful and discriminating physician. The
chloride of silver dry-cell batteries as manufactured by us fulfill these requirements to
the letter, and numy more.
A. E. JONES
MANUFACTURER OF ICE CREAM
SOUTHEAST CORNER PATTERSON PARK AND FAIRMOUNT AVENUES
This business was established in 1909 byi Mr. A. E. Jones, who lias had long
experience in the ice cream business. The plant is located at the southeast corner
Patterson Park and Fairmount Avenue, and is equipped with every mechanical and
sanitary device for the manufacture of high-grade ice cream. The success which Mr.
Jones has achieved since he began business on his own accoimt is evidenced by the fact
that he employs, according to season, six to eleven men and requires three delivery
wagons to handle his output. Mr. Jones' policy is to make trade and keep it by giving
the best quality of ice cream at a fair price and treating all of his patrons with equal
consideration.
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HEBREW HOSPITAL.
MONUMENT STREET AND HOPKINS AVENUE,
MADISON AND REGESTER STREETS
The Hebrew Benevolent Society erected a building in 1807 for the care of indigent and
sick, and on its completion transferred it to the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum Association,
chartered in 18G8 for this purpose.
The original building was extended in 1886 and the new addition used exclusively as a
hospital and the original building as a home for males and females. At present, since the
erection of the Samuel Leon Frank Memorial Hospital in 1908, the entire building has been
litted as a Home.
The new ^lemorial Hospital also fronts on Monument Street and accommodates 100
patients in private rooms, wards, children's wards, etc.; two operating rooms, a nurses'
training-school room and offices on first floor. The basement is fitted up as a free dispensary,
where 1,500 jjatients are treated monthly.
There is also an outdoor clinic, where patients are visited in their homes by the doctors
and treated free of charge.
A large tent was erected, where babies were treated in the open air. This will be repeated
on a larger scale next summer.
The officers of the Hebrew Hospital are:
President Dr. Harry Adler
Vice-President Julius Gutman
Treasurer Samuel Frank
Secretary A. S. Adler
Medical Superintendeuf Dr. Chas. Bagley, Jr.
Superintendent David Schwab
Directors :
Isaac Strouse.
Simon Rosenburg.
Eli Frank.
Simon Gbeif.
Louis Schloss.
Henry Friedman. v.
E. Rosenfeld.
Leon C. Coblens.
Robert F. Skutch.
Leon Hamburger.
Jos. Rosenblatt.
Jacob B. Caiin.
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HANLINE BROS.
23 & 25 HOWARD ST., AND 30 S. LIBERTY ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
A most important and thriving element of industrial activity in the city of Balti-
more is the manufacture of ready-mixed paints and the sale of all the articles that
come under the head of painters" supplies. One of tlie oldest houses thus engaged was
established by Mr. Maurice Hanline in 1848, on Bond Street, in the eastern section ot
the city. It was here that he brovight up his three sons to a knowledge of the busi-
ness, Leon M., Alexander M. and Simon M. Hanline, who succeeded him in 1882. The
death of Leon M. Hanline occurred February 8, 1897. The trade which their father
had made and the new trade which they soon commanded combined to largely increase
the business and to widen the house's trade relations throughout the country, particu-
larly in Maryland and adjacent States, where it principally centers to-day. This
necessitated enlargement of the works or removal elsewhere; consequently the property
at the southeast corner of Liberty and Lombard Streets was secured and equipped with
the best improved machinery for the manufacture of ready-mixed paints. Their latest
removal to present warehouses at 23 and 25 Howard Street and 30 South Liberty Street,
with the opening of factory, 99 x 150 feet, at the corner of Sharp and Stockhelm Streets,
occurred about five years ago. Since their first introduction, paints bearing the brand
"Hanline Brothers" have been steadily improved and withstood the severest tests,
especialh' in sections bordering on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
SOLD TO
S. HALLE SONS,
BALTIMORE, MD.
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JEWISH WOBKING GIELS' HOME
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ELI L. M. FISHPAW
Painter and Decorator
1802 WEST LEXINGTON STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Shop: 212 NORTH BRUCE STREET
Residence Phone: C. & P Oilman 1294
Also Woodlawn and Glyndon, Baltimore County, Md.
Tliis business was established about twenty-tive years ago by Mr. Fislipaw's fatlier.
(hirino- which time it has built up one of the largest and most successful painting ami
decorating businesses in Baltimore City. Among the notable contracts fullilled by .Mr.
Fishpaw may be mentioned tlie following:
Medical & Chirurgical Building
New Terminal Warehouse and Power Plant
Edmonson Avenue Car Barn
No. 5 Engine House and No. 3 Truck House
No. 27 Enyine House
Susquehanna Ice Co.
Good Hope Hall
C itizens' National Bank
\'oneitl[' & Co.
Three Store Buildings, White Estate
Two Store Buildings, Cohen Estate
White & Middleton
iletropolitan Life Insurance
Krause & Co. Factory
W. B. & A. Railway
Balto. Belting Co. Factory
(). F. H. \\'arner Warehouse
F rich otter Bakery
Vatchel B. Bennett Cottage
J. E. Stantield Cottage
Ur. B. Holly Smith Cottage
Mi's. Warfield Cottage
Theo. Wilcox Cottage
Mrs. L. B. Purnell Cottage
Chas. Asliburner Cottage
Harrinian Bros. Wareliouse
3Iyer & Slagle Warehouse
Bethany M. E. Church Interior
West Branch Y. M. C. A. Interio
Garrett Park M. E. Church
Mr. Fishpaw enjoys a most extensive patronage among the large builders, corporate
interests and property owners, and there is no work so large in character that he cannot
handle it with facility and promptness, as he maintains an equipment and a corps of
woikmen which has no superior in tliis section of the country.
] I:K.\I l.NAI. WAKEKOXSE. PAINTED BY ELI L. M. KI.Slll'AW. o\ IK i(UI .,AI,l.o.\> OF
PAINT USED ON THI.S CONTRACT
IL'S
HEBREW FREE BURIAL SOCIETY.
Up to 1869 there was no society that looked after the burial of our poor co-religionists;
therefore a number of people solicited enough money to bury them, the Benevolent Society
furnished onlj^ one carriage and Mr. Riely furnished the hearse free of charge. The number
of deaths increased, and several advertisements in the paper brought the following Israelites
together at Raine's Hall, in January, 1869: I. Fiteman, Simon Kohlenstein, Israel Posninsky,
Philip Joseph, A. Rothschild, Jacob Goldenberg, Fentel Hess. S. Fiteman was elected presi-
dent and Philip Joseph secretary and treasurer.
These men instituted the Hebrew Free Burial Society of Baltimore City.
The three congregations, the Sloyd Street (now the Madison Avenue Temple), the Eden
Street and the Hanover Street (now the Eutaw Place Temple) gave the society a grave free
of charge in rotation.
This continued for over fifteen years, until Mrs. Jonas Friedenwald donated a lot to the
society in the Hanover Street Cemetery, which lot the society exchanged for four large lots
in which the poor were buried.
A number of legacies from co-religionists ranging from $25.00 to $500.00. Among the
first donations received was $50.00 from the Beacon Lights Literary Society and $50.00 from
the Miriam Lodge.
A great deal of trouble was experienced in obtaining dues. Mr. Nathan Schloss left a
large legacy so that thei society • could be protected. The most active workers and those
participating in nearly all funerals for many years were Israel Posninsky, Dr. Gerson and
Simon Lowenthal.
The present officers are:
President Philip Joseph
Vice-President Chas. Adleb
Treasurer Leon Schiff
Secretary S. L. Auerbach
Directors :
Michael Hes ;. Philip Lobe.
WiLLiAW Levy. Solomon Gbinsfelder.
Julius Eotholz. Julius H. Wymax.
Michael S. Levy. Leon Weil.
Samuel Strouse. Jacob Meyer.
Jacob Epstein. Max Skutch.
Solomon Ginsberg.
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MOSES WOLF, FOUNUEB
M. WOLF & SON
M. Wolf «!i: Sdu was established in 1S07 by Mr. IMoses Wolf, who has the distinction
of being the tiist Hebrew engaged in tlie insurance business in Baltimore, prior to which
time yir. Wolf was in the wiiolesali' clotiiing business under the firm name of Wolf &
Bergman. Mr. Wolf conducted the tire insurance brokerage business until the year
1892. when the firm name was changed to J\I. Wolf & Son, by reason of Mr. Harry M.
Wolf being taken into the firm. The original office of this business was at South and
German Streets, and its present location is 30 Connnerce Street. Mr. Moses Wolf died
eleven years ago. since which time the business has been conducted by the son. M. Wolf &
Son are genei'al insurance agents and brokers, and cover every line of tlie business.
^ir. Hairy M. Wolf has the distinction of being the first and the only active Hebrew
mend)er of tlie Baltimore ]'>oard of Fire I'nderwriters, M. Wolf & Son representing the
fojj.'wing companies :
Niagara Fire, of New York
Philadel])hia Underwriters
Allemannia Fire, Pittsburg
Fire Association, Pa.
Pennsylvania Fire, Pa.
Plineni.x, of Hartford
St. Paul
Northern, of England
Fondon Assurance
Sun, of London
Commercial Union
t)ueen, of New 'N'ork
\\'estern. of Canada
Marine
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Chrislhili, I'huU,.
LiKTSY LEVY MEMORIAL
1,'U
LATEST SUPERIOR ADAPTATIONS
NEW POLICIES OF THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
PHILADELPHIA
Every Desirable Feature
The enibodiiiient of complete equity at lowest possible cost. Send your date of
birth and illustrations will be furnished you free of cost.
Frank Markoe, General Agent,
844 Equitable Building,
Baltimore, Md.
WARSAW ELEVATOR COMPANY
T. FRANK WILHELM, MGR.
MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORY: WARSAW, N. Y.
The Warsaw Elevator Company was estab-
lished May, 1904, with Mr. T. Frank Wilhelm
manager. Mr. Wilhelm had a long and expert
training in this line of business, having formerly
been connected with the Maryland Foundry &
Machine Company. The original location of the
business was Hillen Street, and the present loca-
tion is Mercer, Grant and Water Streets. This
company is engaged in the constrnction and instal-
lation of elevators and dumbwaiters of the most
reliable and approved type, and has facilities for
the fulfilment of its contracts equal to the best.
Among some of the important elevator systems
installed by the Warsaw Elevator Company may
be mentioned the following: Karl Court Apart-
ments, replaced old equipment ; Knickerlwcker
Building, replaced old equipment with one of our
outfits ; Wentworth Apartments, one passenger ele-
vator (car-switch control) and five dumbwaiters;
.1. G. Valiant Co.'s new store. Charles and Clay
Streets, passenger elevator (car-switch control),
4000-pound elevator ; Security Storage & Trust
Co., 7000-pound electric freight elevator; Marl-
twrough Aiiartments, replaced eight dumbwaiters
and one plunger, hydraulic lift ; Horn & Horn's
new lunch room, one electric elevator and two
push-button dumbwaiters; New CarroUton Hotel.
electric passenger elevator ; Lewis, Baer & Company, four electric freight elevators ; Kirby's Stoi-e.
Lexington Street, one electric elevator: Head's Drugstore; Cohen & Hughes; Jacob Wheatfield, 322
West Baltimore Street, one passenger elevator ; Lowenstein & Grcenbnum, German and Paca Streets, one
electric passenger elevator; R. Rosenheim & Sons. West Baltimore Street, one electric freight elevator;
,Tohn E. Marshall & Sons, builders, several electric elevators ; Gottschalk Company, two electric elevators ;
B. C. Bibb Store Co., two electric elevators; Henry Smith & Sons, several electric elevators. In
addition to the above we have several hundred elevators, all of which are giving perfect satisfaction.
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AN ACCOUNT OF MRS. BETSY WIESENFELD AND HER FATHER,
JONAS FRIEDENWALD.
From the Jemsh Exponent, February 14, 1890. Loaned by Mrs. Rosie Wiesenfeld Rosenfeld.
For many years one family more than all others in Baltimore has been remarkably
prominent because of its activity in the Hebrew charities. Three generations of the Frieden-
wald family to-day play important roles by their contributions of time and money in
alleviating distress, more especially among the unfortunate of their owti creed. And if
anyone who is acquainted even in a small way with local history were asked if there is among
Jewish ladies a central figure, he would have no hesitancy in pointing out Mrs. Betsy
Wiesenfeld, a member of the second generation, as pre-eminent among a host of noble women.
For twenty-seven years she has been the president of the Hebrew Ladies' Sewing Society — an
executive whose zeal for the cause is unbounded, whose wonderful energy elicits surprise and
comment that her physical constitution can bear such a strain. A pious Mother in Israel
in the fullest sense of the word, her time is given vip to the care of her aged father, to the
management of some private affairs, and to works of humanity and love, the last engrossing
even her leisure hours at home. All three aspects of her life present facts of interest.
JONAS FRIEDENWALD, PHILANTHROPIST
The biography of this lady, to be written properly, must include that of her father, Mr.
Jonas Friedenwald. It was in Alten-busick, Hesse-Darmstadt, that he first saw the light,
eighty-seven years ago, and here the family peaceably earned a living by farming until 1829.
America's discipline of Great Britain in the war of 1812 was a long time in spreading the
tidings of the wonderful land beyond the seas but when it reached this young man he was not
content until, in the winter of 1830, a four months' passage had landed him in Baltimore.
Old Chaiim Friedenwald, his father, came too; he officiated for several years in the old
Stadt Schule, and died, aged eighty-six, in 1848. The rest of the family included Mrs. Jonas
Friedenwald and her son, Bernard Stern, Miss Betsy (aged six), Joseph and Isaac Frieden-
wald. Being strictly orthodox Jews, and poor ones at that, they experienced great hardships
during their long voyage, and yet greater ones when they first landed, for they had not even
beds to sleep on. The mother of the family especially bewailed her sad fate in coming among
strangers; and old Jonas Friedenwald's eyes to this very day light up with pleasure when he
tells you how his own perseverance and his trust in God won him his success. He was
ingenious; when his wife had not a washtub, he got a barrel from the captain of his vessel
and, sawing it in half, made her two. Then, without any previous knowledge of the trade
except a general mechanical turn, he started out as an umbrella-mender and maker, and by
going around from door to door was soon able to earn a living for his family. Just before
this time he had refused some proffered assistance.
AMASSED A FORTUNE FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS
Umbrella-making was soon given up for the general junk business, and in this the whole
family assisted. A specialty was drumming the town for old nails, which all took a hand in
straightening out and selling at a reasonable profit. The grocery business was added later.
By industry and ingenuity, combined with thrift, Jonas Friedenwald amassed enough money
to be able to retire from business in 1854 with a fortune sufficient to maintain him up to the
present time and to lay the foundations for the present prosperity of his children and grand-
children. His education had been limited, but that was no reason why it should remain so.
By closely following the newspapers and by interesting himself in the Masons, he became quite
well informed on all subjects, and in the early years of his business career became the general
adviser among his Jewish brethren, especially in mercantile matters and real estate.
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WOODWARD, BALDWIN & COMPANY
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS COMMISSION
BALTIMORE, MD.
The liistory of this old firm extends back to 1844, when the firm was originally
established under the name of Wm. Woodward & Company, by \Villiam Woodward,
Andrew D. Jones and William H. Baldwin, Jr.
Messrs. Woodward and Baldwin were reared in Anne Arundel County, ]\Id., and
Mr. Jones was born in Baltimore City.
In 185C the firm name was changed to Woodward, Baldwin & Company, when Mr.
Christopher Columbus Baldwin became a member of it. In 1873 it became Woodward,
Baldwin & Norris, Edward T. Norris, S. Baldwin and Andrew D. Jones becoming mem-
bers. The firm to-day trades under the name of Woodward, Baldwin & Company, which
firm is composed of Summerfield Baldwin, Elijah P. Smith, William H. Baldwin, Sum-
merfield Baldwin, Jr., Isaac P. Rodman, J. Worthington Dorsey, William A. Baldwin,
Wm. T. Westcote, Henry B. Shute, Jr. The first location of the business was Hanover
and German Streets, and the present location is 117 West Baltimore Street. This
firm is one of the largest domestic dry goods commission houses in the country. The
success of the business has been built up under a policy of integrity, application and
industry, as evidenced by the position it occupies and its reputation in the business
community in general. There is a branch in New York City, established since 18G2.
TREIDE & SONS
JOBBERS AND IMPORTERS OF HOSIERY, GLOVES AND UNDERWEAR
BALTIMORE, MD.
This well-known house was established in
1869 by Henry and George C. Treide, and was
originally located on Baltimore Street, opposite
Hanover. At present the firm occupies the
magnificent warehouse at the southeast corner
of Hopkins Place and German Street. Treide
& Sons are jobbers and importers of Hosiery,
(Jloves and Underwear, and their business ox-
tends over a large section of the country. The
success of this house has been won by fair
dealing and depciKhible goods.
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G. S. HOWSER & CO.
WHOLESALE DEALER IN FELT AND STRAW HATS AND CAPS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The enviable reputation of this house extends hack to 1869. Mr. G. S. Howser,
founder of this business, was previously a member of the firm of F. F. Horner & Co.|
from which firm he withdrew and bejjan business on his own account, on the upper
floor of 324 West Baltimore Street. In 1S72 he was forced to move to larger quarters,
at 337 West Baltimore Street. In 1881, to get still larger quarters, the firm moved to
19 South Howard Street, and in 1890 again moved to 30,5 West Baltimore Street, a
magnificent five-story and basement warehouse with rear entrance on German Street.
The firm at present consists of Frederick W. Troxell, George B., Gover C. and G, Sell-
man Howser. Mr. G. S. Howser, the founder of the business, died April 6, 1903.
JOHNSON, BOYD & COMPANY
The old house of Johnson, Boyd & Company was established 1883 bv George J.
Johnson, Wm. Boyd, Wm. McKim Hogg, all men of ripe experience and fully equipped
by prior training to build up the successful business which they now control. The
original location of the firm was 3 South Hanover Street, which establishment was
destroyed in the great fire of 1904. The firm now occupies a magnificently equipped
establishment at 19 South Hanover Street. Johnson, Boyd & Co. are jobbers and direct
importers of hosiery, gloves and underwear, and their" aim is to furnish first-class,
reliable, standard merchandise at reasonable prices. The territory covered by this
firm is very extensive and covered regularly by an efficient corps of traveling salesmen.
HENRY & STROMENGER
115 HANOVER ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Henry & Stromenger was established November 1, 1905, succeeding
Douglas, Henry & Co. The firm is composed of Robert G. Henry and C. H. Stromenger,
and occupies ample quarters at 115 Hanover Street. Henry & Stromenger are specialists
in Hosiery, Sweater Coats and Bathing Suits, and do extensive bvisiness through the
South and Middle West, which territory is covered by five traveling salesmen.
BLUMENTHAL & LANGFELD
MANUFACTURERS OF LADIES' SUITS AND SKIRTS
NORTHWEST CORNER LIBERTY AND GERMAN STREETS, BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm is an outgrowth of the well-known house of D. Langfeld & Co., which
was established in 1884 at 26 Hanover Street, which was succeeded bv L. Keene & Co.,
which continued in business until the fire of 1904. Mr. Edward Blumenthal and Felix
Langfeld, who had been identified with the firm of L. Keene & Co., succeeded them under
the name of Blumenthal & Langfeld. 'J'lie original location of this firm was on Lom-
bard Street, near the bridge, and llicy now occupy tlie large factory and display rooms
at the nortliwest corner of Liberty and German Streets. The trade of this house'extends
throughout the country, which territory is covered by six salesmen.
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONS
Soon he became active in the charities, and it can be said with truth that his hand was
in the foundation of most of Baltimore's Hebrew eleemosynary institutions; his best efforts
being in starting the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. He also resuscitated the Free Burial Society.
He was treasurer for many years of the Hebrew Benevolent Society and a director and still
an honorary official of the Hebrew Hospital. Few American Jews have made more generous
and more general use of their money during life, each of the charities having received a
handsome donation from him. In 1871, when certain reforms were introduced into' the old
Stadt Schvle, Mr. Friedenwald led a number of other more orthodox seceders and formed the
Chizuk Emunah Congregation. This has since built, mainly through the assistance of himself
and his family, the large orthodox Lloyd Street Synagogue, under the charge of Rev. Dr.
H. W. Schneeberger Of this he is president, and to it he devotes all his time and care,
seldom missing one of the three daily services except from sickness; for, old and apparently
hale as he is, Mr. Friedenwald has been sickly all his lifetime. He bids fair to become a
centenarian, and that is the especial prayer of the many needy persons who apply to him for
money and advice, not less tlian of his many friends. He is also honored in other spheres,
being probably the oldest Mason in Baltimore and an honorable member of Warren Lodge.
Joseph, his eldest son, is ex-president of the Hebrew Hospital, and has been president for
several years of Bay View Asylum ( City Almshouse ) . Isaac owtis one of the largest printing
establishments in the country; Moses, the next son, born in Baltimore, philanthropic like his
father, and like him a successful business man, died this summer; Aaron, the youngest, is a
professor of Diseases of the Eye and Ear, and has otherwise achieved sufficient distinction
to entitle him to a place among the Jewish Worthies (see issue of October 4, 1889) ; Betsy,
the only daughter, is the subject of this sketch. He has thirty-four grandchildren and
twenty-five great-grandchildren, and the many connections of his descendants include some of
Baltimore's leading business men and best Jewish families. (Mr. Friedenward died in August,
1893.)
jfRS. wiesexfeld's early marriage
The date of Mrs. Wiesenfeld's birth is Tishri 12, 5585, wherefore she is sixty-four years
of age. Unfortunately, the means of the family did not allow her to receive much of an
education, although, as we have seen, she was but a little girl when she first came to Balti-
more. As she grew to the age of twelve the burden of household duties was placed upon her,
and she became a second mother to her younger brothers ; for the struggle for existence for
a large family was hard at first. Then, too, some of her time had to be employed in the nail-
straightening industry and in her father's business. This training continues to be of material
value to her to this very day, when she personally manages her real estate and other interests
with as much skill and care for detail as characterizes the most successful business man.
Her father had always looked after poor boys, and it so happened that one of these
prospered so well under his tuition, and showed himself so good a business man, that he was
gladly welcomed in the Friedenwald family circle. And in 1843 Moses Wiesenfeld married
Betsy Friedenwald, aged seventeen years and six months. After that time he won the
personal esteem of that prince of Baltimore merchants and philanthropists, Johns Hopkins,
who was always ready to help the young man with his advice and financial support. Much of
his success he ascribed to Mr. Hopkins's aid and encouragement, and they remained staunch
friends until death parted tliem. He founded the wholesale clothing firm of Wiesenfeld &
Co., which imtil 1886, when it was dissolved, was a leading establishment of its kind in the
South, and during its later years did one and a half million dollars' worth of business in a
year — an unprecedented amount at that time for Baltimore. Later he was also connected
with many business enterprises and corporations, where his managerial skill was of value in
leading the M'ay to permanent success. Following the good example of his mentor, he played
a prominent role in charity, serving as president and later director of the Hebrew Benevolent
Society. In 1868 he died, cut otT somewhat suddenly in the middle of his splendid career,
mourned by a host of friends, his worth testified by many resolutions of organizations and
by letters to his sorrowing widow from prominent men far and wide. He made liberal
bequests to all the charities.
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THE EATON & BURNETT
BUSINESS COLLEGE
9 AND 11 W. BALTIMORE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
1878
1910
The Eaton & Burnett College was established in 1878 by A. H. Eaton, Avho previous
to that date was half-owner of the Bryant & Stratton Business College of this city, and
Mr. E. Burnett, secretary of the last-named school. In 189G, shortly after the death of
Mr. Burnett, Mr. Eaton thought it for the best interest of the college to associate with
him certain members of the faculty — men of integrity and experience, who were worthy
of this token of confidence. Those taken into co-partnersliip were H. N. Staley, J. W.
Dixon, J. C. Thompson, W. S. Chamberlain and C. J. Eaton. Each of these members
gives special attention to the pupil's studies and his preparation for a successful entry
into business life.
For more than twenty-seven years the school was located on the nortlieast corner
of Baltimore and Cliarles Streets. After the great fire the firm, finding it impossible
to secure quarters in the new building erected on the site of the old one, leased the
rooms over 9 and 11 West Baltimore .Street, next door to the corner of Charles Street,
just across the street from their former location. These rooms have ceilings sixteen
feet high and are heated by steam furnislied from the outside, thus securing the best of
ventilation and an even temperature at all times.
The course of instruction includes bookkeeping in all its modern forms, penmanship,
arithmetic, shorthand, typewriting and lectures on business customs, commercial law
and the demonstration of the various up-to-date office appliances.
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HEBBEW FEIENDLT INN
Christhilj, Photo.
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ECLIPSE
MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturers of Ladies'
and Children's Muslin and Flannel Underwear
CORNER FAYETTE AND FRONT STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Eclipse Manufacturing Co. was incor])niatp(l INIarcli 1, 1007, with J. Watkin
Kitter, jtiesident, and Alfred Schlounes, secretary and treasurer. The original location
of this business was 9-11 North Gay Street, but in March, 1!)0S, owing to the demand
for more room, the company moved to its present home at the northeast corner of
Fayette and Front Streets, where it occupies four floors (56 by UO feet each. The com-
pany employ 150 operatives, utilizing 125 machines. The territory covered comprises
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia. West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Arkansas and Oklahoma, and is covered by five salesmen. The Eclipse INIanufacturing
Co. maintain a New York office and Display Room at 473 Broadway. The policy of
this business has been to produce the higliest grade of manufacturing at a minimum
cost — the success of which policy is attested by the constant increase in tlie volume of
the company's business.
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ACTIVITY IN THE LADIES* SEWING SOCIETY
Mrs. Wiesenfeld had always been encouraged by her father and husband in following out
her own desires to alleviate distress. At the first election of officers of the Hebrew Ladies'
Sewing Society in 18G2 we not only see her elected a manager, but her daughter, Miss Carrie,
now Mrs. Michael Kosenfeld, on the board. Evidently long before that time she was a
prominent figure among the charitably inclined of this city. At the next election she accepted
the presidency, and has since maintained it. She is known as the chief financier of the
concern, and no male assistance is needed in that department. An idea can be gained of the
character of her eff"orts in this direction from the statement that the society has a sinking
fund of nearly $16,000, expends annually nearly $4,000, has 550 members, distributes garments
and shoes to men, women and children, and all the necessaries of householding to families. To
have managed the host of ladies who assemble every Monday afternoon for the purpose of
sewing for the poor, and to have prevented private differences and class feeling from inter-
fering with attendance and work, or worse, from causing disruption in the society, is another
tribute to her skill. She is general investigator of charitable cases, and though to those who
do not understand the whys and wherefores appearing somewhat harsh, she knows many
valuable things of practical charity, and how to give to the best advantage of benevolent and
beneficiary. The Sewing Society, largely through her individual exertion, alleviated much
distress among suffering Jews and Gentiles by the flood in Baltimore in 1868. In 1871 came
the great Chicago fire, and again Mrs. Wiesenfeld's warm heart stimulated her collaborators
to have the first bundle of clothing reach the sufferers and to send an aggregate of nearly
$9,000 in clothing and money to the destitute of that city. The Baltimore Hebrew Orphan
Asylum was burned to the ground in 1874, and she again led the society in looking after the
children's wants. In 1878 the smallpox epidemic called forth the efforts of the society and
its president. She gave the use of a house on Durham Street as a pest-house, visited its
patients frequently, or had information brought to her daily by the attendants at a great risk
to her family. They had eight patients, and all recovered.
AID FOR THE RUSSIANS
When the Russian refugees came in large' numbers in 1882 her house was stocked with
the clothing she had solicited for tliem. They came for information or help at all hours of
the day and night, making of it an actual refugees' retreat; she attended in person daily to
the families quartered in five houses at the expense of the Russian Aid Committee, even
purchasing the food for each and every one; and in general, through and with the aid of the
society, did much to alleviate their misery and put them on a road to earning a living. Since
that time her house has been a sort of information bureau for the charities in the eastern
district of the city in the absence of a regularly managed office for the entire city. The
society and Mrs. Wiesenfeld also rendered efficient aid to the Russian colonists at Middlesex,
Va., whose colony proved a disastrous failure.
Among other charitable enterprises with which Mrs. Wiesenfeld has been connected as
president is the Ladies' Hospital Association, which furnished substantial aid to the Hebrew
Hospital for nearly fourteen years. She was also an energetic and successful worker in a fair
held for the benefit of the institution, and of a variety of entertainments held for the same
cause. She has also taken an active interest in non-Jewish movements, such as a fair for the
German Orphan Asylum, for the Home of the Inebriates, etc. Everyone who knows the
character and extent of Mrs. Wiesenfeld's activity Avonders that, even with a vigorous
constitution, she does not break down under tlie load. Perhaps her love for the work stimu-
lates her sufficiently to renew her strength. Yet her health is none too good, and some of her
equally noble sisters in the work are insisting on relieving her of duties that can easily be
borne by others.
CHARITY AND RELIGION COJIDINEO
Mr. Jonas Friedenwald has also been in the habit of providing the poor with mazzoth
for Passover, and distributing iipward of 3,000 pounds of flour per year. ^Irs. Wiesenfeld's
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PH. F. GEHRMANN CO.
"The Baby Cap and Ruching House"
Manufacturers of
Children's Hats, Baby Caps, Ruching, Ladies' Neckwear and Aprons,
Importers and Jobbers of VeiUngs, Infants' Handknit
Sacques and Bootees, Silk and Woolen Knit
Shawls, Ladies' Head Scarfs, Etc.
15 NORTH LIBERTY STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The business was fouiidetl in the
year 1875, by iMr. Philip F. Gehr-
mann and his father Mr. Chas. Gehr-
mmn, of A., trading as Ph. F. Gehr-
mann & Co. and engaged in the
manufacture of Children's Hats,
Baby Caps, Ruching, Ladies' Neck-
wear and Aprons and Importers and
.Jobbers of Veilings, Infants' Hand-
knit Sacques and Bootees, Silk and
Woolen Knit Shawls, Ladies' Head
Scarfs. It was started in a small
way at 206 North Gay Street, but
through the enterprise and untiring
zeal of its founders, it soon outgrew
its small quarters, and in the year
1879 it was moved to the large ware-
house Nos. 33 and 35 Hanover Street.
In the year 1880, Mr. August C.
Gehrmann, a younger brother, was
admitted to the firm. Mr. Philip F.
Gehrmann dying in the year 1885,
the business was successfully con-
tinued by the surviving members,
Messrs. Chas. Gehrmann and .August
C. Gehrmann, up to February, 1904,
when the entire plant was destroyed
by the great Baltimore fire of that
year. Mr. Chas. Gehrmann retired
at this time, and in .^pril, 1904, Mr.
Augujst C. Gehrmann continued on
his own account at the original loca-
tion, 206 North Gay Street, with an
entirely new plant, under the old
firm name.
January 1, 1907, the business was
moved to the present spacious quar-
ters. Mr. .August C. Gehrmann
dying in .June, 1908, the same
was purchased from the adminis-
trators and incorporated by the
following well-known business men,
several of whom were old employees
of the Ph. F. Gehrmann Co.; viz.:
Oscar S. Taylor, Charles F. Crist,
J. William Crist, John C. Ohren-
schall, George L. McDaniel. The
officers of the company are, Oscar
S. Taylor, President and Treasurer;
Charles F. Crist, V ice-President, and
Geo. L. McDaniel, Secretary, who
are conducting the business most
successfully at the present time.
The firm has five traveling salesmen,
employing altogether about eighty
Ijersons in its sale, office and manu-
facturing ilepartments. The terri-
tory covered by this house includes
the States of Maryland, Pennsylva-
nia, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, ticorgia. West X'irginia,
Ohio.
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familiarity with the persons wlio might apply has made her the manager of this work. Now
a fund has been created which the lady will manage during her life, and her daughter, Mrs.
G. Rosenfeld, after her.
For many years Mrs. Wiesenfeld has devoted her leisure hours at home to making all
the shrouds (tachrichim) after the orthodox manner for the dead of the Hebrew Burial
Society, the Ladies' Sewing Society furnishing the material. She has been relieved in part
of this duty, but still does much work of the same kind, and last year earned for the society
from private persons of means who purchased these burial garments nearly $100.
HER DEVOTIOX TO HER FATHER
But though the lady loves her charity work and shirks no duty, and though she is a clever
woman attending regularly to her business affairs, yet above all these is her devotion for her
aged father — a care that is really touching to those who know of it. He is a thoroughly
observant orthodox Jew, she as pious a Jewess; he an old man of whims, she an indulgent
child slighting not one of them; he sick at times, sleepless at others; she by his side when she
thinks a few words from her will bring him pleasure. "Mrs. Wiesenfeld," say her friends,
"lives for her father." The lady has five sons and four daughters. Of the latter, Mrs. Goody
Eosenfeld, corresponding secretary of the Ladies' Sewing Society, takes much of the same
kind of interest in the charities as her mother. The third generation includes eighteen
grandchildren. (Mrs. Betsy Friedenwald died February 12, 1894.)
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THE MARYLAND
PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD
Traversing the rich uplands of Baltimore,
and Harford Counties, Maryland, and
York County, Pa.; offers many attractive
locations for country homes; uses stand-
ard equipment, maintains excellent train
service, gives very low commutation
fares, and liberal market and package
privileges. If Illustrated booklets are
issued annually which are mailed free
upon request. If Inquiries solicited,
and information cheerfully given.
C. A. FIFER
General Passenger Agent
BALTIMORE, MD.
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ItMARYLAND STEEL COMPANY
SPARROW'S POINT, MD.
FLOATIXG DRY DOCK DEWEY
The town of Sparrow's Point takes its name from the tract of land upon which it
stands, which is a part of the original grant to Thomas Sparrow in November, 1652,
nearly 80 years before Baltimore was laid out. Here a son of the grantee, Solomon
Sparrow, built a house which was known far and wide as "Sparrow's Nest." It has
long since disappeared, bvit its site is marked by an old brick building now used as a
kindergarten.
In 1886 the Pennsylvania Steel Comjiany at Steelton, Pa., conceived the idea of
having a plant on tidewater, in order to save the inland freights on raw materials as
well as on the finished product. Sparrow's Point was acquired and in 1887 the work
of building what has proved to be one of the best-known steel plants in the world was
begun. It was known as the Maryland Extension of the Pennsylvania Steel Company
until in June, 1891, when it took out a charter in its own name as "Maryland Steel
Company."
From this plant has been turned out steel rails which have been shipped all over
the world. In its marine department were built some of the fastest torpedo boat
destroyers in our navy, the Worden, Whijjple and Truxton, besides merchant steamers,
passenger boats, tugs, barges and dredges.
In the dry dock department have been built two of the largest steel floating dry-
docks in the world — the New Orleans dock and the famous Dewey.
The town of Sparrow's Point is a model of cleanliness. Its streets, which are well
laid out, are lined with shade trees and neat cottages. Underground sewerage and deep
artesian wells protect the health of the community.
Its schools, which grade from kindergarten to a high school, also include manual
training and domestic science.
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FRED. WALPERT & COMPANY
CURLED HAIR BRISTLES, BEDDING, ETC.
BALTIMORE, MD.
This l)usiness was established
fiftv-seven years ago by Mr. Fred.
Walpcrt: oil ins death, in 1898, the
lirm was continued by !Mr. ilar-
sliall W. Harden and Mr. Wm.
Mantz; later, after Mr. Mantz's
death, the firm was continued by
Mr. Marshall W. Harden and his
two sons. Fred. W. Harden and
Samuel W. Harden.
The offices, showrooms and
mattress factory are located at
106 and 108 North C4ay Street, a
double building of three and four
stories, covering a combined space
of 45 by 280 feet. Here is carried a heavy stock of Curled Hair Bristles, Bedding, etc.,
also supplies for manufacturers of mattresses. The motive power is a gas engine, and
from 50 to 75 hands are employed.
The hair factory is situated on Jenkins Lane, where the making of curled hair is
a specialty; buildings all equipped with the most improved and modern machinery.
Steam is the motive power, and 150 to 200 employees are needed Jo handle the produc-
tion. On the same lane is a husk factory operated by the firm. There are eight build-
ings devoted to tliis branch. The motive power here is steam, and 100 hands are em-
ployed. The trade of the house is immense, as they operate the largest curled hair
factory in the city, if not in the State, and their goods go all over the United States.
J. S. WILSON, JR., & COMPANY
BANKERS
The firm of J. S. Wilson, Jr., & Co. was formed February 1, 1907; the original
members of the firm were J. Sawyer Wilson, Jr., and Arthur L. Jones.
Both the members had been in the banking business for a number of years.
On February 1, 1909, Horatio L. Whitridge, who also had been in the banking
business for a number of years, was admitted to the firm.
From the beginning the ofiices of J. S. Wilson, Jr., & Co. have been in the Calvert
Bank Building. On August 1, 1909, the firm moved to large and handsome offices on
the ground floor of the same building.
The firm transacts a general banking business, trades in high-grade investment
securities, negotiates loans for railroads and other corporations, sells letters of credit
available in all parts of the world and receives deposits subject to cheque.
J. S. Wilson, Jr., & Co. are members of the New York Stock Exchange and have
direct wire connections with all the principal markets.
Present members of the firm are J. Sawyer Wilson, Jr., Arthur L. Jones and
Horatio L. Whitridge.
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MENDES COHEX
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LAYTON FONTAINE SMITH
Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
Member, American Society Engineering Contractors
anfsrie?n-T!o: Trusscd Concrcte Steel Company
KAHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
WILSON BUILDING, CHARLES AND SARATOGA STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
Specialist in the economic design and constinctinn nf reinforced concrete bnildings
and other structures. I liave designed .according to tlie Kahn System of Reinforced
Concrete the reinforced cunL'rete constructinn for over two luindred and forty structures,
including:
^
Churches
Banks
Factories
Office Buildings
Apartment Houses
Residences
Hotels
Garages
Hospitals
Stables
Universities
Dry Kilns
Cooperage Plants
Power Houses
Warehouses
J^
J0^
Barracks
Bridges
Culverts
Maducts
Retaining Walls
Storage Bins
Reservoirs
Grandstands
Roundhouses
Coal Trestles
Tanks
Subterranean Res-
ervoirs
Foundation^
Etc., Etc.
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BIOGRAPHICAL DATA OF A FEW OF THE MANY WELL-KNOWN
JEWS OF BALTIMORE.
Note.
Owing to the random manner in which these biographies were received, it has been
impossible to arrange them in anytliing like logical or alphabetical order. However, the
Alphabetical Biographical Index in the front of the book will facilitate the finding of any
specially desired biography.
MENDES COHEN
Son of David I. and Harriett Cohen, was born May 4, 1831, in Baltimore City. He
received his education in private schools as a civil engineer. Mr. Cohen held subordinate
positions with the Baltimore & Ohio K.R. (1851-1855), assistant superintendent Hudson
River R.R. (1855-1861), vice-president and later president of the Ohio & Mississippi R.R.
(1861-1863), superintendent Reading & Columbia R.R. (1864-1866), president's assistant
and comptroller Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. (1868-1871), president Pittsburg & Con-
nellsville R.R. (1873-1875), director in board of same company (1873-1903), chairman
Sewerage Commission, City of Baltimore (1893-1900); member of Board appointed in
1894 by President of the United States, under the River and Harbor Act of August, 1894, to
examine and determine route for construction of Chesapeake and Delaware Canal ; member
Art Commission, City of Baltimore, since its establishment; corresponding secretary Maryland
Historical Society (1884-1904) and president of same since 1904, member American Society
of Civil Engineers since 1867 and president in 1892. Mr. Cohen married Miss Justina Nathan.
FABIAN FRANKLIN, PH.D., LL.D.
Son of Morris Joshua and Sarah Heilpin Franklin, was born at Eger, Hungary, January
18, 1853. Dr. Franklin attended the Columbian University, Washington, D. C, from which
he received his degree of B.A. in 1869, and the Johns Hopkins University, from which he
received Ph.D. in 1880. The active work of Dr. Franklin's life began in the capacity of civil
engineer and surveyor, and continued along these lines until 1877. From 1879 to 1895 he
was successively associate professor and professor of mathematics at Johns Hopkins Uni-
versity. He gave up his professorship in 1895 to assume editorial charge of the Baltimore
News, a position he held until 1908. He is now associate editor of the Neiv York Evening
Post. Dr. Franklin is an associate fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,
Boston, Mass., and his mathematical papers have appeared chiefly in the A7nerican Journal
of Mathematics. A full account of Dr. Franklin's life is set forth in the Jewish Encyclopaedia.
ABRAHAM COHEN.
Son of Simon and Theresa (Brafman) Cohen, was born in Baltimore, September 11, 1870.
His father, Simon Cohen, came to this country from Bavaria in 1845, and was a charter
member of Oheb Shalom Congregation. Abraham received his preparatory education at
Scheib's Zion School and the Baltimore City College, and later graduated from Johns Hopkins
University, receiving the degree of A.B. in 1891 and Ph.D. in 1894. In 1895, after spending a
year abroad, Mr. Cohen was made a member of the staff of the Mathematical Department,
and has continued tliere until the pi'esent time, and is co-editor of the American
Journal of Matheviatics. Mr. Cohen, since 1896, has been a member of the school board of
Oheb Shalom Congregation, and since 1898 chairman of the board. In 1898 he became a
member of the board of directors of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. In 1906 Mr. Cohen published
his "Treatise on Differential Equations" (Heath & Co., Boston). He is a Phi Beta Kappa and
fellow of A. A. A. S., member of the Society of the Teachers of Mathematics of the Middle
States and Maryland, and is the president of the Society of Teachers of Mathematics of Balti-
more. Mr. Cohen was married to Miss Lee M. Bren, June 20, 1900. Mr. Cohen's biography has
also been published in "Who's Who in America" and "American Men of Science."
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THIS nationally renowned business college was founded in 18ti4, and was incor-
porated in 1895. This institution lias always appealed to young men and young
women who were interested in a business education, and desire to keep abreast of the
times. The branches taught are:
Bookkeeping and Office Practice, Accounting, Banking Pen-
manship, Correspondence, Arithmetic, Rapid Calculations,
Business Law, Shorthand, Typewriting and English.
Baltimore
Maryland
DAY SCHOOL ENTIRE YEAR
NIGHT SCHOOL OCTOBER TO APRIL
THERE were never so many opjiortunities in the business world for young men
and women with proper training as there are to-day, and the advantages which have
come from a business training at this old institution may be best apprehended from
the fact that in the biographies contained in this work so many prominent men men-
tion with pleasure the fact that they graduated from Sadler's Bj-rant & Stratton
Business College. This business school is located at 13-27 W. Fayette St., where are
maintained large and commodious q\iarters. adapted in every way to its special work.
The oflicers of the company are F. A. Sadler, President; R. M. Browning, Secretary.
Special literature pertaining to the merits and scope of this college may be had upon
personal or written application.
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THE BARTLETT HAYWARD CO.
Founders and Engineers
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Bartlett llayward Company was founded in tlie year 1837 by the fatlior of the
late Thomas J. Playwaril, bej^inning with the manufacture of stoves, and hiter <>n
developing and bringing into general use the best, tlie most modern and most satis-
factory method of lieating and ventilating all classes of buildings.
During the period of the Civil War this firm added to their business that of con-
ducting the \Vinans Locomotive Works, but owing to the extensive growth of their own
line of industry they subsequently' disposed of that extensive work. In 1880 they
entered the field for the manufacture of gas machinery, and it is this branch of the
business, that has- developed to such proportions, that the corporation to-day stands as
the foremost and largest manufacturer of this class of machinery in this country.
ISIDOR RAYNER.
Born in Baltimore, Md., April 11, 1850. He was educated at the University Virginia
(1866-70), pursuing the academic course for three years and a law course for the last year.
On leaving that institution ho became a law student in the offices of Brown & Brune, Balti-
more, shortly afterwards he was admitted to the bar and soon secured a large trial practice.
In 1878 Eayner, as a democrat, was elected a member of the Maryland Legislature. There-
after he devoted himself to law until 1880, when he was elected State senator. In the same
year he was nominated for Congress, and was elected for three terms; he declined nomination
for a fourth term.
Eayner served upon the committees of foreign affairs, coinage commission, weights and
measures and commerce. He was chairman of the committee of organization and was con-
spicuous in the contest for the repeal of the Sherman Silver Act.
In 1899 Rayner was elected attorney-general of Maryland, and in 1901, when Admiral
Schley was called before the Government Court of Inquiry, he was appointed associate
counsel, becoming senior counsel upon the death of Judge Wilson. He increased his reputa-
tion by his masterly defense of that admiral. Rayner was elected United States senator on
February 4, 1904, for the term beginning March 5, 1905, and re-elected on January 19, 1910,
for the term commencing March 4, 1911.
DR. HARRY FRIEDENWALD.
Son of Aaron Friedenwald and Bertha Bamberger Friedenwald, was born on the 21st day
of September, 1864. Dr. Friedenwald received his education in the Zion Church School of
Baltimore, the Johns Hopkins University, College of Physicians and Svirgeons, Baltimore,
University of Berlin and University of Vienna. He began the active practice of his profession
in 1890, and is especially devoted to ophthalmology and otology. Dr. Friedenwald is a member
of Phi Beta Kappa, Johns Hopkins Club, University Club, a member of the Medical and
Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, American Medical Association, American Ophthalmological
Society, American Otological Society, Ophthalmological Society of Germany, Fellow American
Baltimore, Association of tlie Advancement of Science, director Jewish Theological Seminary
of x\merica, president Jewish Home for Consumptives and president of Federation of American
Zionists. Dr. Friedenwald is vice-president of the Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Dr. Frieden-
wald has held the following positions: Professor of ophthalmology and otology. College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore ; ophthalmic and aural surgeon to the Baltimore Eye, Ear
and Throat Charity Hospital, the Hebrew Hospital, Mercy Hospital and St. Agnes Hospital.
On June 28, 1892, Dr. Friedenwald married Miss Bertha Stein and has two children, Julia
Babette and Jonas.
MICHAEL S. LEVY.
Son of Lazar and Esther Levy, was born in Mur-Goslin, Province of Rosen, Germany, on
March 11, 1836. His father was a man noted for his charity and good-will and his mother
possessed a remarkably keen mind, and it was her influence that bore most strongly upon
Mr. Levy's moral character. His education was self-achieved. At the age of eighteen he
began business as a straw-hat manufacturer, from which beginning he has built up one of
the largest manufacturing industries of Baltimore City. Mr. Levy is a . director of the
Hebrew Benevolent Society, president of the Chizuk Emunah Congregation for the past eight
years, preceding which time he was vice-president of the same congregation. From 1902 to
1906 he was a director of the Guardian Trust Company and is a member of the Independent
Order of Free Sons of Israel. Mr. Levy is an ardent Bible student, and considers the reading
of the daily newspapers a liberal education in itself. Ambition and perseverance are two
factors which Mr. Levy considers as the governing essentials of life's success. On March 26,
1856, Mr. Levy married Miss Betsy Jacobs and has had ten children, nine of whom are living.
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THE AMERICAN
STREET LIGHTING COMPANY
831-833-835 GREENMOUNT AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tliis company was establislied in the latter part of 1900 as the American Lighting
Company by Mr. Robert S. Carswell, who was prominently identitied in the oil refining
business, and Mr. David M. Newbold, Sr., a man prominent in the financial world of
Baltimore.
The company was originally located on Frederick and Fayette Streets, but owing to
its quick and wonderful growth was compelled to occupy its present commodious
quarters at 831-835 Greenmount Avenue.
The company has in operation at the present time over 40,000 of its patented street
lamps under municipal contracts in Baltimore, Washington, Wilmington, Newport,
MT. VERNON PLACE, BALTIMORE, MD.
Bridgeport, Kichmond, Akron and many other toM'ns throughout this country and
Canada. Its success is due to its ability to give municipalities eliicient street lighting
service at a minimum cost. In Baltimore, where it has had a contract for the past ten
years, and in Washington for the past six years, the saving to tiie municipalities has
averaged over half a million dollars.
The present officers of the company are:
Mr. Eugene S. Newbold President
Mr. David M. Newbold, Sr \'ice-P)-csident
Mr. George P. Ney tSccretunj and Treasurer
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El'HRAIM KEYSEB
loo
SAWMILL PLANT OF IIEDARD CYPKESS CO.
WAYCROSS, GEORGIA
DAVID E. EVANS & COMPANY
Engineers and Contractors
Reinforced Concrete Construction and Railway
Construction
11 EAST LEXINGTON STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
David E. Evans & Company was established in 1891 by Mr. David E. Evans. In
1906 Mr. David E. Evans took Mr. Robert W. Evans in the firm, since which time Mr.
Evans has died, and the business is now conducted by Mr. Robert W. Evans under the
old firm name. This firm occupies a high position as Engineers and Contractors in
Reinforced Concrete Construction and Railway Construction, having done 75 per cent,
of this work for the street railways of Baltimore City, and several very large railroad
contracts; also a great number of reinforced concrete sawmills and factories throughout
the South. This company erected the first reinforced concrete steam-heated lumber
dry kilns, the perfect success of which has added considerably to their reputation
and business. Tlie aim of this company has been to demonstrate practically the thor-
ou"-h utility of reinforced concrete construction, and the success of its eflforts are
clearly shown by the extensive contracts which have come to it, and the general satis-
faction which all its work has given throughout wide territory.
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DR. JULIUS FRIEDENWALD
Son of Aaron and Bertha Bamberger Friedenwald, was born in Baltimore City December
20, 1866, receiving liis early education at Scheib's Zion School and Baltimore City College.
Later he graduated from Johns Hopkins University (1888), College of Physicians and
Surgeons (1890), receiving the degrees of A.B. (Johns Hopkins), M.D. (College of Physicians
and Surgeons) and A.M. (Loyola College, honorary, 1892). Dr. Friendenwald began active
work in his profession in the Baltimore City Hospital (1890). He has been associated with
the College of Physicians and Surgeons as Professor of Diseases of the Stomach since 1900;
visiting physician City Hospital, St. Agnes' Hospital, Union Protestant Infirmary, Church
Home Infirmary; member American Medical Association, Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of
Maryland; president (1908-1910) and charter member of the American Gastro-Enterological
Association, Fellow American Academy of IMedicine, and associate member of Association of
American Physicians. Dr. Friedenwald has published "Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis," with
Drs. Beck and Knapp; "Diet in Health and Disease" (three editions), with D. J. Ruhrah;
"Dietetics for Nurses" (two editions), "Fvmctional Diseases of the Stomach," in Osier's
Modern Bledicine, and contribvited numerous scientific investigations in various medical
periodicals. Dr. Friedenwald is a member of the University Club and Johns Hopkins Club of
Baltimore City and is a member of Chizuk Emunah Congregation.
Dr. Aaron Friedenwald, father of Julius, was professor of eye and ear diseases, College
of Physicians and Surgeons, and president of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland
(1890). Dr. Julius Friedenwald married Miss Esther Rohr October, 1900. His life's policy
has been "To work hard and not to recognize the word 'failure.' "
EPHRAIM KEYSER
Born in Baltimore. Educated in the public schools and city college; early art education
at the night school of the Maryland Institute; sculpture at the Royal Academy in Munich,
where he was awarded the silver medal for "The Page," and at the Royal Academy in Berlin,
where he won the Michael Beer Scholarship for a year's study in Rome, with "Psyche," a
replica in marble now in the Cincinnati Art Museum. Studio in Rome from 1880 to 1886.
^'o in New York from 1887 to 1893. Returned to Baltimore in 1893 to accept the position
"uctor of modeling at the Maryland Institute Art School, and since 1902 instructor of
rt School for Sculpture, which positions he still occupies. Among his works are
Major-General Baron DeKalb, erected by the United States Government at
; the tomb of President Chester A. Arthur at the Rural Cemetery, Albany,
tombs at the Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, and numerous portrait busts and
•nong which are those of Cardinal Gibbons, Dr. Daniel C. Gilman, Sidney
"oy, Henry Harland, General Thomas J. Shryock, Prof. M. A. Newell,
David Einhorn and many others. Among his ideal works, besides
"The Falcon," "The Old Story," "Titania" and "A Duet."
ELI FRANK
born in Baltimore City on February 8, 1874, was
' the City College of Baltimore City, later gradu-
id Law School, University of Maryland (1896),
'uring which year he also became professor
'^e became president of Federated Jewish
•dsh Hospital and Asylum Association.
"ebrew Congregation, and is a member
married Miss Rena Ambach and has
;LUSJVELV
TEA.
LOMBARD ST.
BALTIMORE. MD.
MARTIN GILLET & COMPANY
"HE-NO TEA"
BALTIMORE, MD.
This exclusive tea importing house is the oldest in the United States. Th
tion of Martin Gillet & Co. as large importers of teas extends as far back f
the firm has always occupied a most prominent place among the great ^
the country, and, in fact, is the largest house in the United States engr
in the business of importing and packing teas. They are the origi"
teas in cylindrical packages tied at the end, and their special brand
seen everywhere. This brand is claimed to be the purest and b
on the market, a claim which the enormous demand wou'
addition, a large general tea business is transacted. Th
cern, at Exchange Place and Holliday Street, was
February, 1904, and temporary quarters were taken
erection of the large new building on the corne--
styled the "He-No Tea Building," and is a bricl-
fomided this company, and in 1832 took into
The latter's sons, Owen A., Jr., M. Gillet, '
members as they became of age. In K
Martin Gillet, was made a member. T'
now a corporation, with the great-g-
Jacobsen, president; M. Gillet Gill,
secretary.
JOSEI'H FRIPJDEXWALn
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SCHOEN & COMPANY
MILLINERY, GOWNS, SUITS, FURS AND NOVELTIES
BALTIMORE, MD.
Schoen & Company was establislied in 1884 at 114 North Eutaw Street, but for
many years past lias been located at 14 West Lexin<iton Street, where is maintained
one of the leading and most representative houses of its kind in the city of Baltimore.
Schoen & Company handle the most exclusive and representative lines of millinery,
gowns, suits and novelties to be found in the East; is constantly in touch with all
the European centers of fashion, and im]iorts directly all of its own novelties. Tlie
general facilities of the house are unsurpassed.
SHRIVER, BARTLETT & CO.
LAW AND MERCANTILE ADJUSTMENTS
ROOMS 500, 501, 502 CARROLL BUILDING.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Shriver, Bartlett & Co. were established in 1882, and the present members of the
firm are Bennet B. Norris and Walter W. Pollard. The offices of Shriver, Bartlett &
Co. were formerly in the National Bank of Baltimore Building, but at present occupy
Suite 500, 501, 502 Carroll Building, at the southeast corner of Baltimore and Light
Streets. Shriver, Bartlett & Co. are fully equipped to handle legal and collection mat-
ters in any part of the civilized world. Their business is exclusively devoted to law
and mercantile adjustments, in which line of practice they enjoy a national reputa-
tion. The references of this house include such representative business concerns as:
Baltimore. — Henry Sonneborn & Co., Armstrong, Cator & Co., John E. Hurst & Co.,
National Bank of Baltimore, Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Co., Commercial & Farmers'
National Bank, Safe Deposit & Trust Co., Ryland & Brooks Lumber Co., Baugh & Sons
Co. New York City.— Robert R. Sizer & Co. Boston, Mass.— B. F. Brown & Co. De-
troit, Mich. — Williams Brothers Company. Syracuse, N. Y. — United Breeders' Company.
Reading, Pa. — Fragle Cordage Company, Reading Stove Works. Scranton, Pa. — Scran-
ton Stove Works. Washington, D. C. — W. B. Moses & Sons. Lancaster, Pa. — Armstrong
Cork Co.
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DANIEL BENDANN
Sketch of Daniel Bendann, the founder of the photographic firm of Bendann Bros., the
first important Jewish firm in that profession, and one of the leading ones in the United
States.
At age of sixteen, in 1851, entered the Whitehurst studio in Richmond; in 1854 came to
the Baltimore studio of same firm ; in 1856 returned to Richmond and went into business for
himself. He moved to Baltimore in 1858 and, finding his business growing, took in his
younger brother, David, and in 1861 and 1862 was already the leading studio south of Phila-
delphia, and became one of the largest in the country. They employed some of the best artists
in oil and pastel portraitvire in the country, introducing such men as Dabour, Louveriex,
Thos. Hovenden, Chas. Y. Turner and others who afterwards became famous. Daniel Bendann
introduced many improvements in photography, the best-known one being the printing in of
artificial backgrounds (which he patented), known as "Bendann's Backgrounds." The brothers
separated about twenty years ago, the younger one going into the business of selling art works
and frames. Daniel Bendann retired from active business about nine years ago.
HENRY BURGUNDER (DECEASED, igio)
Son of Benjamin and Caroline Burgunder, was born in Baltimore City on February 12,
1854, receiving his education in private schools. Mr. Burgunder was a wholesale clothing
manufacturer until recently, when he retired from active bvisiness, originally being a member
of the firm of Ambach, Burgunder & Co. and latterly of the firm of Burgunder Bros. & Co.
Mr. Burgunder, from 1903 to 1906, was vice-president and trustee of the Baltimore Hebrew
Congregation. On March 23, 1881, he married Miss Rose Bernei and has had four children,
Florence B. Oppenheim, wife of Isaac A. Oppenheim, of the firm of Oppenheim, Oberndorf &
Co., of Baltimore ; Carrie B. Westheimer, wife of Henry F. Westheimer, vice-president of the
Cahn Belt Co., of Baltimore; B. Bernie and Herbert, all living.
JACOB RAB
Son of Emanuel and Rosa Rab, was born in Baltimore City on September 15, 1852. His
early education was received in private schools, later attending Morgan's Institute and Eaton
& Burnett's Business College and graduating in 1893 from the Baltimore Law School. Judge
Rab has taken an active interest in local politics, being an ardent Democrat and at present
one of the magistrates of Baltimore City. For the last ten years he has been vice-president
of the Hebrew Friendly Inn and Home for the Aged, and is a director of the Hebrew Children's
Sheltering and Protective Society and director and counsellor of the Hebrew Free Loan Asso-
ciation and director and a trustee of the LTnited Hebrew Charities. Judge Rab attributes
his success in life "To attending strictly to business and devoting his spare time in the interest
of the various charities."
JOSEPH FRIEDENWALD
Son of Jonas and Merle Friendenwald was born at Altendufik, Germany, on July 24,
1827. When about tw'enty-four years of age Mr. Friedenwald became connected with the
firm of Wiesenfeld & Co., wholesale clothiers, and for the last twenty-five years has been
president of the Crown Cork & Seal Co. Mr. Friedenwald filled the position of president of
the Board of Trustees of Bay View Asylum for twenty-five years and was the first president
of the Hebrew Orplian Asylum. He attends the Chizuk Emunah Temple and is a member of
the Masonic fraternity and Order of Red Men. On February 14, 1852, Mr. Friedenwald
married Miss Rosina Rosewald and has had fourteen children, twelve of whom are living.
IGl
THE WESTERN NATIONAL BANK
OF BALTIMORE
14 N. EUTAW STREET
Capital $500,000
Surplus and Uxdivided Profits . . $550,000
The Western National Bank was originally
organized in 1835, and has been operating as a
National Bank since lS(i5.
Situated midway between the wholesale and
retail districts, this bank is primarily a com-
mercial bank.
Since its organization the bank has endeavored
to render the greatest possible assistance to the
mercantile interests of Baltimore, and it has
always been a potent factor in the growth and
development of the city's commerce.
OFFICERS
Chas. E. Riemax. Presiilout.
W. B. Brooks, Vice-President.
Wm. Marriott, Casliier.
Jno. L. Swope, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS
John Black.
Treasurer. Crown Cork and Seal Co.
James Preston,
of John A. Horner & Co., Wholesale Notions.
W. Burns Trundle,
Attorney-at-Law.
Walter B. Brooks,
President Canton Co.
E. Austin Jenkins,
Retired Merchant.
Thomas Todd.
Treasurer of R. M.
Dry Goods.
Sutton Co., Wholesale
Chas. E. Rieman,
President.
Robert Garrett,
of Robert Garrett & Sons, Bankers.
Franklin P. Cator,
of Armstrong, Cator & Co., Wholesale Millinery.
Albert Fahnbstock,
of D. Fahnestock & Co., Bankers.
Wm. K. Bartlbtt,
of Dixon, Bartlett Co., Wholesale Boots and
Shoes.
E. Bartlett Hayward,
of Bartlett, Hayward Co.
H, F RADECKE & SONS
MANUFACTURERS OF WOODEN SHIPPING CASES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
117, 119, 121 WEST CROSS STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm was established in 1884 by Herman F. Radecke and Henry D. Louis. In
1907 Mr. Herman L. Radecke bought out Henry D. Louis' interest and formed the com-
pany of H. F. Radecke & Sons. Herman F. Radecke was born in Hanover, Germany, in
1841 and came to this country in 1853, and in 1884 started the magnificent business in
which he is still directly interested with his sons, Charles J. and Herman J. Radecke.
The original location of this business Avas Garrett Street, back of the Baltimore Bar-
gain House. The present location is 117, 119 and 121 West Cross Street, where is
conducted a plant with facilities for turning out $100,000 worth of finished product
per year. The jjolicy of this house is to maintain a high standard of workmanship and
to give satisfaction to its extensive patronage — which has been growing every day since
the firm began business.
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GEORGE E. FREY
Caterer at Weldings, Banquets and Luncheons
1018 LINDEN AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD.
Formerly at 318 W. Preston Street
Mr. George E. Frey tirst engaged in tlie catering business during the summer
season of 1904 at t^ueenstown, Md. — at Boiling's Hotel. A year later he assumed charge
of the Love Point Hotel at Love Point, Md. From 1906 to tlie present Mr. Frey has
been the caterer of the Baltimore Yacht Club and Green Spring Valley Hunt Club.
During the years 1908-1909 the culinary department of the cafe in the Marlborough
Apartments, Eutaw Place, was presided over by Mr. Frey, and for several years the
Governor's Grill Room — owned by ex-Governor Frank BroMii — at Charles and Read
Streets was in Mr. Frey's charge.
Mr. Frey needs no introduction to the social and commercial aristocracy of Balti-
more— in fact, tliroughout tlie eastern part of the L'nited States — for at the two weeks'
meet of the National Beagle Club of America, composed of the flower of representative
men from all jiarts of the United States, which met for a beagle luint in tlie Green
Spring Valley during 19f)0 and 1907, Mr. Frey came in contact with this body by reason
of catering to tlieir epicurean needs during their stay at tlie Avalon Inn. Especially
noteworthy is the fact that ^Ir. Wm. D. Rockefeller, a nephew of the oil magnate, was
one of the visiting members of the Beagle Club.
Among the well-known men to whom !Mr. Frey has rendered service as a caterer
mav be mentioned :
Mk. Jacob Epstein.
Mr. Isaac Strouse.
Rkv. Dr. Wm. Rosenau.
Mr. Seymour Mandelbair.
The Katz Family.
The Lauer Family.
The Frank Family.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Murray,
of the Episcopal Diocose in Maiyhuiil.
His Grace Bishop CoRRiciAN,
of the Roman Catholic Archdioceselof Bultiinoi e.
WM. Kkvsek.
]Miciiael .Ienkins.
Joseph Jenkins.
W. B. Hurst.
Summerkield Baldwin.
J NO. H. Pleasants.
Robert Ramsay.
John B. Ra>lsay.
Frank Bolton.
Ex-Governor Frank Brown.
Ernest (;itti.\<;s.
Ernest J. Knabe.
H. Carroll Brown.
Wm. K. Stone.
Di'Di.KY T. HiCGS. and others.
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HENRY SONNEBORN
Henry Sonneborn was born eighty-four years ago in Breidenbach, a little hamlet in the
German province of Hessen Nassau. State records sliow that his ancestors had lived in thi3
world-spot since the year 1650.
Henry was one of the older children of a very large family and from the age of fifteen
he contributed to its support. At that age he and his brother were engaged in the fur
business, puicliasing skins of all varieties from farmers and hunters and selling them in turn
in the neighboring towns. He also dealt in cattle.
At the age of twenty-three, in the year 1849, young Henry, accompanied by his brother
Jonas, left his home and started out for the new world. Tliat his financial condition was
by no means enviable is shown by the fact that on landing in Philadelphia he and his brother
together had only sufficient money for one single railroad fare to Baltimore, which was their
destination. Henry sent his brother ahead and waited in Philadelphia until his brother had
borrowed the required amount from relatives in Baltimore to enable him to get to that city.
Arrived in that city, he was recommended to a wholesale firm, from which he purchased
a small stock of novelties on credit. He started out for the German settlement, namely,
York and Adams counties, where the Pennsylvania German spoken by his prospective
customers put him in a more intelligible relation than would have been the case in an English-
spoken community. After two weeks' trip he returned to Baltimore, paid for his forty-two
dollar stock and purchased a new supply.
His first year was a very successful one. During this time he realized a profit of $1,200,
which capital, after sending a part of it to his parents, he invested in a personal business
enterprise in the character of a small men's furnishing business in Fairmount, W. Va.
Success seemed to crown all his eflorts, for in two years' time he had started branch
establishments in Clarksburg, W. Va., Janesville, Wis., and Cleveland, Ohio. Taking his
younger brothers in the business, he placed each of them in charge of one of his branch stores.
Meanwhile he had sent for his sweetheart, Berthe Harsh, who in his native land had
been anxiously awaiting her betrothed's success across the sea. Their marriage was blessed
with many children, two of whom, Mrs. Hennie Hutzler and Mrs. Seymour Mandelbaum,
survive.
In 1853 Mr. Sonneborn moved with his family to Baltimore and made his store in that
city the headquarters for his chain of establishments. It was there that he begun the manu-
facture of clothing, which enabled him to sell his own product instead of purchasing from
others. Tliis marked the beginning of the present firm of Henry Sonneborn & Co.
Henry Sonneborn's good fortune was not due to mere coincidence of happy accidents.
Many other men began under similar circumstances, but very few indeed possessed that
peculiar combination of qualities which made his success certain. His chief characteristics
were honesty, intelligence, courage and pertinacity. The following is an illustration of liis
methods in business: In 1854 there was in his several stores a large quantity of unsaleable
merchandise, and although having a wife and two children, Sonneborn determined to leave
them and travel through the Middle West with the intention of selling all his surplus stock.
After a six month's trip through Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa. Missouri and Minneapolis
he returned to his family with all his surplus stock sold at a satisfactory profit.
In 1855 he sold his branch stores to his brothers and started in his Baltimore establish-
ment to manufacture for the wholesale trade exclusively. His customers were a few country
merchants, but since that time his business has so increased from year to year that to-day
he counts his customers in every State in the Union, and his factory ranks as the largest
clothing plant in the world, having a daily output of three thousand suits. In later years he
married a second time, again taking a wife from his birtliplace. ]\liss Auguste Sonneborn, and
a son, Henry Sonneborn. Jr.. was born to bring joy to his old age.
Notwithstanding his eighty-four years. Mr. Sonneborn is tall and erect in stature and
vigorous in all his faculties and may be seen daily at his office, where he still takes a never-
decreasing interest in the activities of the business of which he was the founder and to which
he is still the father.
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DR. THOS. WM. SPRANKLIN
Veterinary Surgeon
Maryland Veterinary Hospital
1311-1321 HARFORD AVE., BALTIMORE, MD.
Dr. Spranklin began tlie practice of Ins profession in Ualtimorc in lSH-1, in wiiich
A ear he graduated from the American Veterinary College of Now York. The original
location of the hospital was 810 North Caroline St.; later he moved to G North High
St., but the demand for more room forced him to move to his present commodious
quarters occupying 1311-1321 Harford ave., where is conducted one of the finest veter-
inary hospitals in the country', being equipped with every appliance and facilitj' for
the scientitic cure of animals. Dr. Spranklin was the first veterinarian to operate his
own lios])ital, in 1888 building the Maryland Veterinary Hospital of Baltimore, which.
SURGICAL WARD IN MARYLAND VETERINARY HOSPITAL 1311-21 HARFORD AVE.
as we have said before, is one of the largest and most complete institutions of its
kind in the United States, with s])fccial departments for the care of equines. tclincs
and canines. Dr. Spranklin maintains a stock farm and sanitarium of over 500 ;u res
in Anne Arundel County, Marylaiul, immediately on the Chesapeake Bay and near
the Severn llivei-. Q'he patronage which Dr. Spranklin enjoys comes from the most
prominent class of users and lovers of fine animals. 'J"Ih' establishment is equipped
with an uj)-t()-date bacteriological department, where all contagious and infectious
diseases are diagnosed by microsco])ic exauiinalion.
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ISAAC STROUSE
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BURT MACHINE COMPANY Baltimore, md.
FOUNDED 1897
The Burt Labeling Machine
liMS .'Ml iiiteriuitional rc'initntioii. l)i>ing used from
.Miiiiie to (.'iiliforiiia. an<l in J<^ii;;laiiil. N'orwa.v. France.
Gernian.v. Switzeilaml. South Africa. Argentine Re-
public. Australia. .\<'\v Zeal.iml and Xcw Soutli Wales.
It lias heeii built for lalieliiij; all kinils of cylin-
drical packages, wood. tin. iiaper or glass, of tlie
hermeticall.v sealed, friction-lid aurl screw-top st.vle ;
also slip-cover cans without beads.
A ma.iorit.v of the prominent fruit, vegetable and
condensed-milk canners use the Hurt machine, as do many packers of meat, soup, oysters, fish, cocoa,
syrup, baking-powder, cotton oil. tobacco, lye, paint, cleaning comi)ound, incandescent mantles, etc.
The BuKT \VR.\rpiN(i .\mi I,.vri^t'KiuNG Machines are also important products of this corporation.
the former machine lieing used where wrapper labels are employed to completcdy I'over the packagi> — the
wrapper label is applied around the package and the ends folded in one o|H>ration. The lacquering
machine is used where a coating of lacquer or varnish must be put on the can — it does this work
automatically and much neater and faster than can be done by haixl.
Among the prominent users of HfiiT Machines are the well-known wholesale grocery houses of
Messrs. Steele-Wedeles Co.. Chicago, and Messrs. Seeman Bros., New York City; The Standard Varnish
Works, New York, and The California Fruit Canners" Association, San Francisco.
UiS
LEOPOLD BLUMENBERG (DECEASED).
Leopold Bliimeiiberg was born in Brandfnherg, Prussia, September 2S, 1827, the twenty-
first of a family of twenty-two children, and was educated in the gymnasium of Frankfort-on-
the-Odcr. He enlisted in the army at the age of twenty-one, and for his distinguished services
in the Prussian-Danish War was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant. Resenting the
anti-Semitism, which deprived him of the medal to which he was entitled, he emigrated to
America in 1854, settling in Baltimore.
At the outbreak of the Civil War he abandoned a profitable business and devoted his
energies to securing enlistments and organizing the Fifth Maryland Regiment. This work for
the Union cause excited the animosity of local secessionists, who attem])ted to hang him and
made it necessary for three nights to barricade and guard his house. Because of his military
experience in Europe and his success in securing troops he was made a major of the Fifth Regi-
ment, which soon joined McClellan's forces. Blimienberg was acting colonel of his regiment
near Hampton Roads during the Peninsular campaign, and later received a colonel's com-
mission. At the Battle of Antietam, while leading his regiment in a charge on rifle-pits, he
received a severe wound in the thigh, which confined him to his bed for several months.
When he had partly recovered he was appointed by President Lincoln provost-marshal of
the third Maryland district; during the two years in which he held this office he made himself
very unpopular by a strict enforcement of the laws. President Johnson gave him a position
in the revenue department and commissioned him brigadier-general, United States Volun-
teers by brevet.
Major Blumenberg was very popular among the Germans and the Jews of Baltimore. He
was a member of the Har Sinai Congregation and of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. He was
for many years president of the Baltimore Schutzen, contributing much to its prosperity, and
was in numerous contests the "King,'" or best shot. A few months before his death he was
honored with the office of president of the National Schiitzen-Verein of America. He never
recovered completely from the wound he had received at Antietam, and he died from its effects
on August 12. 1870.
Material chiefly from article by Mr. Albert M. Friedenberg in Jeirish Encyclopedia.
ISAAC STROUSE
Son of Moses and Sophie (Calm) Strouse, was born in Grombach, Baden, Germany, on
November 1, 1835. His father was a man of powerful energy — but his mother's influence was
strongest in molding his intellectual and moral character. Mr. Strouse's early education
was limited to the public schools in the small town in which he was born, but he soon learned
the value of education by combining study with work and adopted economy and ambition as
principles for future guidance. In 1850 he arrived in America, and after clerking for a period
he went West, opening a store in Peru. 111. After years of incessant hard work he moved to
Baltimore and founded the great clothing manufacturing business of Strouse & Brothers. Mr.
Strouse is a Mason, Odd Fellow and a member of the Phoenix and Suburban Clubs. He is a
member of Oheb Shalom Congregation, of which temple he has been president for thirty years,
and director of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum for thirty-three years. Strict attention to the
details of business and upright dealings mark the secret of Mr. Strouse's successful life.
REV. JACOB SCHUMAN
Son of Abraham and Rubi Schuman, was born in Mittau, Kurland. on February 1.3, 1870,
was educated in public schools, and from 1896 to 1897 was cantor to the Congregation Beth
Jacob and from 1897 to 1908 to the Congregation Bnai Sholaum, and was elected cantor of
Eutaw Place Temple in 1908. Rev. Schuman married Miss Ella Levitas January 22, 1893,
and has had four children; one died recently.
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L. FRIEDMAN
LADIES' TAILOR
1602 WEST FAYETTE STREET, CORNER GILMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Lewis Frieuir.an, wlio ranks among Baltimore's foremost ladies' tailor, estab-
lislied his present business in 1907 at 1(J02 West Fayette Street. As designer and
maker of ladies' tailor-made suits ]Mr. Friedman lias won a leading position in Haiti-
more. The modeling and the workmanship of the garments which come from his
establishment have won for him a magnificent patronage, so that at this time he is
making fifty suits per week and upwards. Mr. Friedman's telephone connection is
C. & P. Gilmore 736 ]\r.
JOHN C. SCHERER, JR., COMPANY
The old firm of John C. Scherer, Jr., Company was
founded in 1837 by Christopher Scherer, who Avas
later succeeded by his son, John C. Scherer, Jr. In
the beginning Christopher Scherer conducted a furni-
ture store, and afterwards his son established the
factory. Mr. John C. Scherer, Jr., died in 1907, and
the business is continued under the same firm name
by ^Ir. Harry R. Ruse and ]\Ir. C. M. Thompson. The
original location of the business was 15 Harrison
Street, and now occupy 7 to 15 Harrison Street as
factory, with salesrooms at 9 and 11 North Gay
Street. Tlie special line of business conducted by
John C. Scherer, Jr., is the manufacturing of all kinds
of fixtures, cabinet-making and interior wood, with
special facilities for installing bank, store and drug
fixtures. The firm also carries a fine line of ollice
furniture, manufactured by the Doten-Dunton Desk
Co. This house fitted out the Dorchester National
Bank, People's National 15ank and the Potcmiac Savii
firm is capable of handling work to any extent and of
gs Bank, which show that the
Jiv character.
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M. S. Levy
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SIEGEL, ROTHSCHILD & COMPANY
Manufacturers of Umbrellas, Parasols
and Walking Sticks
N.E. CORNER BALTIMORE & HOWARD STS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Siegel, Rothschild & Co. was established in 1809 by D. Siegel, Daniel
A. Weinberg and B. Rothschild, prior to which time the members had been engaged
in retail lines. The original location of tlie busin('s>s was 418 and 420 \\'. Baltimore St..
and tliey now occnpy commodious ciiiarters known as 222. 224 and 22<t W. Baltimore
St., where is maintained a manufacturing plant tliat, in point of equipment and facil-
ities, lias few equals, having a capacity of 50()v) pieces daily. The firm is engaged
exclusively in the manufacture of high-grade umbrellas, j)ara.sols and walking sticks,
and the territory in whicli their goods is sold is national and international, tlie facilities
of the house being virtually unlimited. The i)olicy of the house is to make a (icpciitlalilc
class of goods, and to sell to the Best Trade only.
With Branches in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco
SIMON M. HANLINE
Son of Maurice and Bertha (NauniV)urg) Ilanline, was born in Baltimore on March 16,
1858, receiving liis education in the public schools of Baltimore and the Baltimore City
College. He followed his father's business of manufacturing paint, to which business he and
his brother now succeed, trading under the name of Hanline Bros. Mr. Hanline attends the
Madison Avenue Temple and is a member of the Phoenix and Suburban Clubs, of the Elka
and Amicable Lodge, A. F. & A. M., St. John's Chapter. Mr. Hanline married Miss Rosetta
Baernstein and has two children, Leon S. Hanline and Mrs. Fred S. Stern.
HERMAN GOLDSTROM
Son of Abraham and Rachel Goldstrom, was born in Baltimore City December 12, 1861,
receiving his education in the public schools and beginning his business career as a clerk for
Noah & Froehlich, and in 1887 formed the firm of H. Goldstrom & Co., later taking into part-
nership his brother, Lewis A. Goldstrom, and changing the firm name to Goldstrom Bros. Mr.
Goldstrom attends the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and is a member of the Royal
Arcanum, I. 0. H. and B. P. O. E. Mr. Goldstrom married Miss Emma Peyser January 13,
1889, and has had two children, Theodore and Marion, both living.
EMANUEL HECHT
Son of Samuel (Jr.) and Babbitt Hecht, was born in Baltimore City October 24, 1856.
He began work at the age of thirteen years in a shop on Broadway, and for this reason his
early educational opportunities were very restricted. Mr. Hecht is now interested in various
large businesses, of both wholesale and retail character, and he attributes his success to
paying close attention to the seemingly unimportant details of business, combined with hard
work, concentration of mind and singleness of purpose. Mr. Hecht married Miss INIamie
Svcle in 1885 and has eleven children, all living.
JACOB M. MOSES.
Son of Moses and Rosa (Levi) Moses, was born in Baltimore City on February 17, 1873.
He was educated in the public schools of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University and the
University of Maryland. Began the practice of law in 1895, and was elected a member of the
State Senate of Maryland in 1899 to serve four years, and is at present Judge of the Juvenile
Court of Baltimore City. Judge Moses is a member of the Phi Betta Kappa Society and has
published a work on "Law Applicable to Strikes." He married Miss Hortense E. Guggen-
heimer on January 7, 1903, and has one child living — Richard G. Moses. Judge Moses is a
member of the Madison Avenue Temple.
JUDGE MYER J. BLOCK.
Son of Simon J. and Barbara Block, was born in Baltimore, Md., August 26, 1844. Mr.
Block was educated in public and private schools of Baltimore, and began active life as
errand boy at the age of thirteen years, and is at present chief judge of Orphans Court of
Baltimore City. From 1870-75 was supervisor in Harbor Board of Baltimore City. From
1875-78 he was clerk to Board of Assessors, and from 1878-98 he was deputy register of
wills, and since 1899 has been judge of the Orphans Court of Baltimore City. He is a member
of the Royal Arcanum, the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, the Hephtasophs, the National
Union, the Loyal Additional, the Monday Club, the Elks, Monumental Democratic Club,
Clover Club, Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in Maryland, and is
associated with the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation.
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FLORENCE W.
MacCARTHY
COMPANY
"A New Kind of a House''
29 HOPKINS PLACE
BALTIMORE
The Florence \V. MacCartliy
Company was established June
1, 1903, and was originally lo-
cated at 111 West Baltimore
Street until the great fire of
1904, when its building was en-
tirely destroyed. Within five
days, however, tlie company had
secured, equipped and thor-
oughly stocked a new business
home "at 24 South Paca Street,
being the first house in Balti-
more to be in a position to do
business after the fire.
Owing to the increasing de-
mand for space the company
later moved to 24 Hanover
Street, where they remained un-
til forced again to seek larger
quarters in their recently occu-
pied six-story warehouse at 29
Hopkins Place, where is utilized
36,000 square feet of floor space,
most perfectly lighted and in
every way one of the finest ap-
]>ointed business establishments
in Baltimore City.
The Florence W. MacCarthy
Company are importers and dis-
trilnitors of laces, embroideries,
ladies' neckwear and fancy no-
tions, and do an extensive busi-
ness throughout the South and
extending west into Colorado
and California, which territory
is covered by twenty-two sales-
men. The company maintains
foreign offices at St. Gall, Calais
and Nottingham, and have
branch offices in this country in
Los Angeles, Denver, St. Louis,
Pittsburg and Atlanta.
"A New Kind of a House "
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FABIAN FRANKLIN
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JOHN J. BUFFINGTON & COMPANY
Wholesale Dealers and
Importers of
Grass and
Field Seeds and
Seed Grains
5-7 W. LOMBARD ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Surrounded by a large and
fertile agricultural territory,
Italtimore is naturally an im-
jiortant depot for the dis-
tribution of seeds. John J.
liuttington & Company was
established June 1, 1902, by
.Idlin J. Burtington and Wal-
ter Wellslager, succeeding the
old house of Samuel Town-
send & Son, which was estab-
lished in 18G5.
^Ir. Wellslager died in Sep-
tember, 1902. and in 1904
Howard 0. Buflington became
a member of tiie firm. John
J. Buflington, prior to engag-
ing in business on his own
account, was coiniected with
his predecessors for nearly
ten yea)s as salesman and as-
sistant manager. Howard (X
BiiHington, prior to 1004, was
in the dressing and shipping-
business of fancy poultry and
game, trading under the firm
name of Howard O. Bufling-
ton & Company.
The original location of
.lohn J. Buthngton & Co. was
at 104 S. Charles Street. Ow-
ing to tlie business having in-
creased very largely from tlie
l)eginning, and constantly in-
creasing from year to j'ear it
became necessary to secure
laiger qmirters and in 190S
lliey secured th(> large double
waielunises. 5 and 7 W. Lom-
bard Street, wliicli tlicy imw
()c(Mi])y.
Tlie facilities of this house
are most moilern and com-
jilete in every <lefail for re-
cieaning and handling all
kinds of seed and seed yraiii.
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MRS. ROSIE WIESENFELD ROSENFELD
Daughter of Moses and Betsy Friedenwald Wiesenfeld, was born in Baltimore City on
December 29, 1857. Her father was a wliolesale merchant, a man of great prominence and
at one time president of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Mrs. Eosenfeld was educated at
the Notre Dame of Baltimore and has b'^en secretary of the Hebrew Ladies' Sewing Society,
director of Women's Hospital, chairman on Committee on Religion of Jewish Council of
Women, founder of .Jewisli Newsboys' Association and founder, president and director of the
Ladies' Auxiliary Association of Chizuk Emunah Congregation and director of the Chizuk
Emunah Congregation. Mrs. Eosenfeld is a woman of great mental activity and humanita-
rianism, devoting her time largely to causes which have as their end the betterment of the
condition of her fellow creatures, and her favorite recreation is found in music. On January
24, 1877, she became the wife of Col. Goody Rosenfeld, and they have one son, Moses W. Rosen-
feld. Mrs. Rosenfeld by marriage and by blood is connected with three of the oldest and most
prominently known Jewish families in Baltimore, the Wiesenfeld, Friedenwald and Rosenfeld
families.
SAMUEL ROSENTHAL
Son of Sigmund and Bettie Rosenthal, was born in Baltimore City .January 6, 1855,
receiving his education in the public schools, Knapp's Institute and Sadler's Bryant &
Stratton Business College. At the age of fourteen he worked for his uncle in the dry goods
business as cashier. Mr. Rosenthal has been connected with the clothing manufacturing house
of Strouse & Bros, for forty years, during twenty-five years of which time he has been a part-
ner. For the past ten years he has also been a firm member of the Washington house of
Parker, Bridget & Co. Mr. Rosenthal was president of the Clothiers' Board of Trade, presi-
dent Credit Men's Association, State Board of Charities, and is a director of the Drovers' and
Mechanics' National Bank of Baltimore. The Phoenix and Suburban Clubs were both organ-
ized by Samuel Rosenthal, of the former he was president for ten years and of the latter he
is the first and only president that club has had. He attends the Oheb Shalom Temple and
contributed the Samuel and Emma Rosenthal Memorial Cottages to the Epstein Hospital for
Consumptives. Mr. Rosenthal has been a consistent contributor to law, credit and business
magazines of national scope and has accumulated a valuable library of scientific, philosophical
and poetical works, of which subjects he is an ardent reader.
"To love your work so well as to understand its every detail and thereby become master
of all its problems" is the sapient and salient suggestion which Mr. Rosenthal gives as the
secret of human success. Samuel Rosenthal married Emma May on May 2, 1876, and has had
three children, two of whom are living.
ELIAS NATHAN RABINOWITZ
Son of Isaiah and Fanny (Schapero) Rabinowitz, was born in Russia March 21, 1882.
The early influence of home surroundings made a student of young Elias. He attended the
Central High School of Philadelphia from 1895 to 1899, Haveford College from 1899 to 1903
and Jewish Theological Seminary from 1904 to 1908, receiving the degrees of A.B. and rabbi.
He began active work as principal of Talmud Torah in 1909, having been also connected with
the Jewish Protectory in 1908 and an instructor in the Jewish Theological Seminary during
the winter of 1908-1909.
REV. HENRY HOCHHEIMER
Son of Rabbi Isaac Hochheimer. was Iwrn on October 3, 1818. at Ansbach, Middle Fran
conia. He was educated under his grandfather. Rabbi Guggenheimer, and Rabbi Hirsch, of
Munich, receiving his Ph.D. at L^niversity of Munich. Rev. Hochheimer was, from 1844 to
1849, assistant rabbi to his father in Schenhausen; from 1859 to 1892 was rabbi of Oheb
Israel, Baltimore, and made rabbi emeritus in 1892. Rev. Hochheimer has contributed
extensively to the Je^\■ish press, especially in Germany. He married Miss Rosalia Hocheimer
and has had four children, two of whom are living.
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EPHRAIM MACHT
Real Estate and Banking
MACHT BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Ephraim Maeht established this business about eighteen years ago, and his
career has been marked by constant success, due to the strict elliciency and integrity of
his methods. His offices originally were at 310-16 Equitable Building, and temporarily
at '.i and 4 Tlncii P.uilding, after wliich time he returned to the Equitable Building,
and occujiied suite 'A]0 to lUS until tlie completion of his own building on Fayette
Street between Charles and St. Paul Streets, and now known as the "Macht Building."
^Ir. Macht is engaged in the Real Estate and Banking Business, and has facilities
for handling real estate in every branch, and stands one of the foremost dealers in
this line in tlie city. He also conducts a very extensive banking business. Mr. Macht
ranks to-day as one of Baltimore's leading Ijusines-; factors.
ITS
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UNITED SHIRT
& COLLAR CO.
Lion Collars and Cuffs
The MacHurdle Full-Dress Shirt
and Night Robes
Baltimore Branch
111 GERMAN STREET
Among the great manufacturing
industries maintaining a branch in
Baltimore Citv mav be noted the
United Shirt & Collar Co.. of Troy,
N. Y. This company is one of the
largest establishments of its kind in
the world, and its products are sold
everywhere where excellence is a re-
quirement of demand. The Balti-
more branch looks after the entire
Southern trade and a portion of the
Western business.
The United Shirt & Collar Co.
was established in 1890 and repre-
sents the consolidated interests of
such prominent factories as J. K.
P. Pine, Biermeister & Spicer,' San-
ford & Robinson, S. A. House's Sons
and Marshall & Briggs. The gen-
eral offices and factories of this
business are located in Troy, N. Y.,
and the companj' maintains branches
in New York, Chicago, Boston,
Philadelphia, San Francisco, Balti-
more, Pittsburg, St. Louis, New
Orleans, Minneapolis and Cleveland.
The United Shirt & Collar Co. are
makers of Lion collars and cuffs, the
Anchor Brand collars and cuffs, the
^facHurdle full-dress shirt. Lion
nightrobes, the Simplex shirt and
Lion shirt.
Since 1890 the Baltimore office
and the Philadelphia office have
been under the management of Col.
Franklin P. Swazey. Under Colonel
Swa?,ey the business of the local ter-
ritory has shown a remarkable in-
crease, due largely to the colonel's
masterful executive ability and his
perfect popularity. The Baltimore
branch occupy a magnificent tive-
story and basement warehouse at
111 West German Street, where is
carried an eminent stock of all the
famous products of the company.
ISO
JACOB EPSTEIN.
BUILDING HIS BALTIMORE BARGAIN HOUSE WITHOUT (^APITAL.
STARTED TWENTY-NINE YEARS AGO IN AN 18x30 STORE; NOW ONE HUNDRED
KEEP HIS ACCOUNTS.
One of the marvels in the commercial life of Baltimore about which there are
many inquiries made and but little has been published in the assembly of merchandising
operations is known as the Baltimore Bargain House. This institution has been successful
on a large scale because it rests on the single idea that Baltimore is the best jobbing market
in the country. There is active interest in what it is, how it originated and why it grows.
In the first place, it is neither a corporation nor a syndicate of merchants. The whole enter-
prise is the work of one man, who originated and developed it, and dominates its management.
He is Jacob Epstein.
10,000 CASES SHIPPED DAILY.
When it is stated tliat this concern has shipped a daily average of 10,000 cases of goods,
the value of the business in a single month has exceeded one million dollars and that it has
over 30,000 patrons, the magnitude of the operations appears. This business began in
1881 on Bane Street, near Hanover, in a store 18 x 30 feet. Twenty-nine years is not a long
period in developing a mercantile business ; it looks rather short when the results reached by
Mr. Epstein are examined. Supposing he had retained his original store width of eighteen
feet and as his business expanded just added to its depth, the Epstein establishment, with its
present store space, Avould stretch a distance of sixty-three to sixty-five miles, with a uniform
width of eighteen feet. The size of his present establishment in its conspicuous location is
well known to Baltimoreans. but the public has had no correct impression of the size of the
idea in its original shape. Did Mr. Epstein start with a definite scheme? Did he have good
backing? Is he a native of Baltimore, and if not, why did he select this city and what did
he find won success? are the queries that natural interest in such a big establishment have
aroused.
EPSTEIN FINDS JOY IN WORK.
Mr. Epstein has such a fixed habit of pushing his business and exploiting his features
that his oAvn personality has been kept in the background. He is a young man, although there
is a notion that he is up in years. He is about forty-five years of age, but looks five years
younger. He was seventeen years of age when he started in business. This is rather a shock
to the conventional idea that a long apprenticeship should precede such a move. Directing
such a business, the expectation is to find a man in which the nervous pressure is at a high
tension and charges the atmosphere around him. But Mr. Epstein does not fulfil this
expectation. There is no evidence in his manner that his business is a burden and that he
is a candidate for the menace of Americans doing big things — nervous prostration. He
impresses one with the idea that his business is a joy with him. Organization and system
he credits with making it so. A battery of push-buttons on his desk keeps his lieutenants
in touch with their chief, and each day there is a trial balance of the operations of the whole
establishment on his desk. It tells what each department has done or failed to do, and gives
a comparison with the corresponding date of the preceding year. INIoderate working hours
and every year a long vacation are permitted to Mr. Epstein by this system and soften the
eff'ects of the mental physical stress of running such an establishment. But short hours and
recreation were not possible in the creative stages of this enterprise. Then the dawn of day
and the midnight hours found this man hammering away at his self-devised plan of building
up a large distributing business.
NO CAPITAL: NO PULL.
Mr. Epstein admitted tliat he dreamed of a large establishment, but started small for
the reason that lie liad no capital but energy and enthusiasm. Neither did he have influential
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HOPKINS PLACE SAVINGS BANK
7 HOPKINS PLACE
'I'lic iiiaiiauciiicnt is in tlie
hands of successful business men.
Tlio present resources of the bank
aniiiunt to nearly eight million
dollars, tlio ]iroperty of over
twenty thousand depositors. The
officers are:
PvOBERT M. RoTiiKR, President.
Herman S. Platt, Vice-Presi-
dent.
A. Warfielo IMoxROE, Treasurer.
John W. Reixhardt, Assistant-
Trcastirer.
Oscar Wolff, .Attorney.
The bank is open on Saturdays
from 10 A. M. to 7 P. ^[. Other
days from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M.
MARCUS W. WOLF & CO.
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE STATIONERS
204 AND 206 WEST GERMAN STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
This business was established .Tune 1, 1875,
by Marcus W. Wolf at 7, 9 and 11 Sharp
Street, afterwards known as Hopkins Place,
which had formerly been three small two-story
dwelling-houses that had a broad front with
very little depth, and where he remained for
three years. After w'hich time he moved to a
four-story iron-front building moi-c than twice
the depth of the old building known as 13
Hopkins Place.
Here he remained for ten years, and in 1888
moved to the present location, which is a store
more than double the size of the former one.
He employs seven salesmen and covers a
territory embracing ^Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia, North and South Carolina, (ieorgia.
Florida and parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania. Ken-
tucky and Tennessee.
Mr. Wolf was born and raised in Italliniore
and is the sole member of the lirm.
All goods guaranteed as represented.
No cliarije for cases and draNajje.
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AllCIIAEL AAIIJACII
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FOSTER BROTHERS
MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturers of
Spring Beds, Metallic Bedsteads, Couch
Beds and Cots
320-326 NORTH HOLLIDAY STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Foster Bros. Mfg. Co. was incorporated 1891, and the officers of the company
are: F. L. Groff, president; J. E. Diemer, secretary, and P. E. Graft', treasurer and
general manager. The location of this business is at 320, 322, 324 and 326 North Holli-
day Street, where is maintained a perfectly equipped plant, manufacturing tlie most
reliable type of Spring Beds and Metallic Bedsteads, which are shipped to all sections
of the country.
INTERNATIONAL BEDDING
COMPANY
Manufacturers of Mattresses and
Pillows
NUMBER 337 NORTH STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The International Bedding Co. was incorporated in 1904 and is under the man-
agement of Mr. H. M. Taylor, secretary and general manager, with offices and plant
at 337 North Street. This company are manufacturers of Mattresses and Pillows of
standard grade and excellence, and its trade reaches throughout a wide area of the
United States.
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friends. He had to build up from the tilings he alone possessed. Asked what were his present
views of what brought success in business his reply was: "Adaptability for the work under-
taken; judgment, with courage to execute it, and, of course, integrity and hard work." To
a query as to why he, a boy without friends, should leave his European home and come to
Baltimore, he said: "I had heard that Baltimore was not so large as New York and there was
a better chance here. Having decided to go into business in this country, I selected Baltimore
as the place. The advantages to-day that Baltimore possesses are greater than they were
then. This city is now the best jobbing market in the country, and there are more and better
jobbing houses than are possessed in any other large city. This may surprise some people,
but it is, nevertheless, a fact. The Baltimore Bargain House is helped by this fact, and so
is every other jobbing house in the city. Buyers from all over the country are beginning to
appreciate that the reasons why prices are more reasonable in Baltimore than in New York
or Philadelphia or other large cities is that the business houses of Baltimore operate under
less expense than they do elsewhere.
CATALOGUES ITS DRUMMEES.
In the beginning the Baltimore Bargain House handled notions only; clothing, dry goods
and jewelry were added, and gradually new depaitments were taken on until now practically
everything in the jobbing line except staple groceries are handled. The house has no traveling
representatives except its buyers. Several of these spend most of their time in Europe,
scanning the markets for things to fit the trade of the house. The trade deals with the house
either through personal calls or by its catalogue. A million catalogues are sent out annually
and draw trade to Baltimore from all parts of the United States. Porto Rico, Cuba, the
British West Indies and Newfoundland send in large orders, and there is a special export
department with a Spanish correspondent to look after the mail and circulars.
CASH OR 1 HIRTY DAYS' CREDIT.
The records of the house show that thousands of merchants are brought to Baltimore
through its efforts, and a general trade participates in these visits. Mr. Epstein has a phrase
worked into every department of his business that has proved of advantage. It is "More
goods for the same money, or same goods for less money." It made a hit, along with other
ideas that were worked out. One-price system with all goods plainly marked is a feature
that is rigidly adhered to. A rather notable thing is that the entire business of the house
is done either on a cash basis or on thirty days' credit, that being the longest terms given to
any customer.
GREW FROM THE START.
From the Barre Street house, where the business started in 1881, it was four years later
removed to 34 Hanover Street, occupying the first floor, 30x90, and cellar. Two years later
the entire building was occupied. The increasing business compelled removal in 1893 to larger
quarters at 216 West Baltimore Street, in a warehouse 30x150. This was followed two years
later by adding the next-door buildings, 218 to 220 West Baltimore Street. Two years after
that the premises 10 and 12 North Howard Street were secured for the purpose of manufac-
turing clothing. These premises are utilized entirely for such purpose.
SEVENTEEN ELEVATORS KEEP BUSY.
The growth of the business in later years necessitated the addition of the adjoining build-
ings on Baltimore Street, Nos. 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218 and 220, and even this large
increase of space did not prove equal to the increase of business, and the property on Fayette
Street, 213 to 221, was acquired, buildings torn down and a large modern warehouse con-
structed. This building is connected by bridges and tunnel M'ith the buildings on Baltimore
Street. These buildings contain seventeen freight and passenger elevators and a moving
platform which handles 3,000 pounds of freight a minute, besides being equipped throughout
with the latest sprinkler system, standpipes and hose for fire protection. Even after this
building was constructed it was found necessary to purchase Graham's storage warehouse and
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lEATHERBURY, WEBSTER & COMPANY
WHOLESALE MILLINERY AND NOVELTIES
BALTIMORE, MD.
'riu« house was establislii'd Jamiaiy 1, 1!)02, by L. C. Leatlicr-
bury and A. M. Wi'bstcr, both of whom Iiavo had years of i)rac-
tical experience witli the ohh-r wlioh'sah- inilliiiei''y firms. 'J'lir
original h>cation of tliis business was 212 Xorth Liberty Street,
moving, in 'July, 1905, to 105 West Baltimore Street, and on
Jainiaiy 1. inio, located at their present home, 115 West lialti-
more Street. The history of this business has been one of cnn-
tinual success, and, although one of the youngest firms in tiie
millinery business, it ranks and has a reputation for entei-
l)rise and integrity equal to tiie oldest houses in Baltimore,
l.eatherbury, Webster & Company handle a general line of mil-
linery goods and make a specialty of novelty effects, lieing in
touch with the trade centers of the world. The territory covered
by this firm extends throughout the South, which territory is
covered by five salesmen, and the house force numbers twenty-
tliree employees.
TALL BROS.
GENERAL PRINTERS, MANUFACTURING AND COMMERCIAL
STATIONERS, BLANK BOOK MAKERS
119 LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
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This firm was established January, 1888, by George W. Tall
and Otis J. Tall, at the southeast corner of South and Second
Streets. In 1891 the demands of business necessitated removal
to 23 South Calvert Street, where the firm continued until tlie
great fire of 1904, which destroyed their building and forced
them to find temporary quarters at 17 West Pratt Street. In
February, 1905, they moved into their present five-stoiy build-
ing at 119 Light Street, wliere is ni;iintained a llioioughly
equipped and aj)pointed store and jilant. Tall lims. are gen-
eral printers, as well as nianiifaeturing and cdninieieial st;i-
tioners and blank-book makers. Tall Bros, eominand a laige
trade by reason of tbeir e\ce;iti(;nal facilities and their pio-
gressive metlieds and fair dealint;-.
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Concord Hall for the storage of duplicate stock, but in the recent conflagration these buildings
having been destroyed and the city having taken lots on which they stood for market purposes,
Mr. Epstein was obliged to look around for another building for the storage of duplicate stock,
which he secured at the corner of Lombard and Concord Streets. In 1910 the warehouses at
33 and 35 Hopkins Place were added to the Baltimore ]>ai'gain House's chain of buildings.
ONE HUNDRED TO KEEP HIS ACCOUNTS.
Twenty-six years ago the force consisted of one clerk. In 1S93 the f(nce consisted of
about 200 clerks. Now it numbers over 1,000 employees. Almost as many outside hands are
also employed in the manufacture of clothing. The main ofiice is probably the largest office of
any commercial house in the United States, over 100 bookkeepers and clerks being employed
in the clerical department. The printing plant for catalogues and advertising matter con-
tains about fifty employees, besides a force of artists in tlie advertising departn;ent.
Revised from Baltimore News.
NATHAN SCHLOSS
Son of Moses and Yetta Schloss, was born in Adelsberg, Bavaria, Germany, on the 22d
of February, K5Q. He received his education in both private and public schools and began
the active work of life at the age of fourteen, and is at present engaged in the wholesale clothing
manufacturing business. ]\Ir. Schloss has been a trustee of Oheb Shalom Congregation, and is at
present a director of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. Mr. Schloss attributes his success in life
to the fact that he very early realized that he had to make a future for himself, and with
this idea in mind, combined \vith a strict regard for the principles of "Honesty, Ambition and
Integrity," he has fully realized his youthful expectations. Mr. Schloss was married to Miss
Carrie Lochheimer on the 29th day of March, 1887, and has had two children, both living.
WILLIAM SCHLOSS
Son of Moses and the late Yetta Schloss. was born in Germany in 1801. Was educated
in the public schools, also received private religious instructions. Later he studied the science
of cutting and tailoring, beginning his business career at the age of thirteen with the firm of
Blum, Hechinger & Co., clothing manufacturers, and later became associated with the firm of
Schloss Bros. & Co., of which he is now a member. He attends the Oheb Sholom Congregation.
Mr. Schloss married Miss Ida Stein and has no children.
MICHAEL SCHLOSS
Son of Moses and the late Yetta Schloss, was born in (Germany in ISO.). He was educated
in the public and religious schools, and graduated from a business college. "At the age of
thirteen he was an errand boy for Stein & Co., wholesale clothiers, and with his brothers
formed the firm of Schloss Bros. & Co., of which he is a member. In addition to his connee
tion with the celebrated clothing firm, Mr. Schloss has taken quite an active interest in other
corporations and institutions, lie at present being president of The Baltimore Refrigerator
and Heating Company and vioe-president of the Calvert Mortgage and Deposit Company,
vice-president of the National City Bank, and for nniny years a director in the Third National
Bank; also appointed by the Governor as one of the labor commissioners. Mr. Schloss attends
the Oheb Shalom Temple, and fraternally is a member of the Masonic and the Bnai Britli
orders, while socially he is connected with the Phoenix and Su])urban Clubs.
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THEODORE MOTTU & CO.
LUMBER
1022 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD.
Tlieodore Mottu & Co. was established in 1850 and is one of Baltimore's oldest
lumber houses. The present members of the firm of Theodore Mottu & Co. are Thomas
H. Mottu and Theodore Mottu. The firm has had but one location during the sixty
years of its career, viz., 1022 Pennsylvania Avenue. Theodore Mottu & Co. are dealers
in building lumber of all descriptions and carry in their yard at all times a most com-
plete stock of standard lines.
GEORGE KIPP & SON
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN LEATHER AND SHOE FINDINGS
BALTIMORE, MD.
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cupies 1605, 1607 and 1612 Eastern
Avenue. George Kipp & Son are
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and shoe findings, cut soles, shoe store
supplies and upper manufacturers.
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to its present position by methods of
alisolutc iiite<n-itv and fair dealings.
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JONAS SCHLOSS (DECEASED)
Jonas Schloss was the son of Moses and the late Yetta Schloss and was born in Germany
in the year of 1866. He was educated in the public and religious schools, in addition to
receiving private instruction. He started in business life at the age of seventeen years, with
Schloss Bros. & Co., and of which he later became a member. Mr. Jonas Schloss died in 1908, leav-
ing behind him a memory which will live long in the hearts of those who knew him. It has been
said of Jonas Schloss tliat "he was unquestionably one of the noblest men God ever placed on
earth." A most perfect son, husband, father and brother, beloved by all who knew him, without
exception. A man of remarkable strong character, fixed principles, and yet with all of the
most kindly disposition. He was an indefatigable worker and possessed a most brilliant mind,
notwithstanding whicli, however, he was a man of the most extraordinarily modest and re-
tiring disposition. Jlr. Schloss is survived by a widow, who was Miss Rene Heineman, and
two sons, Monroe and Julius, both living.
JULIUS SCHLOSS
Son of Moses and the late Yetta Schloss, was born in Germany in 1867, receiving a public
school and business college education. At the age of sixteen he entered the employ of Schenthal
& Greenbaum, later becoming a member of the firm of Schloss Bros. & Co. Mr. Schloss is a
member of the Phoenix and Suburban Clubs and attends Shearith Israel Congregation. Mr.
Schloss married Miss Florence Whitehill and has one child, Helene, living.
MEYER SCHLOSS
Son of Moses and the late Yetta Schloss, was born in Baltimore City in the year of 1873,
receiving a public school and religious education. At the age of seventeen he began his busi-
ness life as stock clerk of Schloss Bros. & Co., of which firm he is now a member. Mr. Schloss
attends the Shearith Israel Temple. He married Miss Bertie Frank and has two children,
Irving and Hilda, both living.
LOUIS J. SCHLOSS
Louis J. Schloss was born in Germany in 1860; received his education in the public
schools. At the age of seventeen he entered the employ of Rosenberg & Co., later Stern, Rosen-
berg Co., of New York. He attends the New York Lexington Avenue Temple, and is a member
of the Frohsin and Progress Club^ of New York City, where at present he resides. Mr. Schloss
married Miss Sophie Schloss (sister of the Schloss Brothers) and has three children, Leilia,
Madelon and Ruth, all living.
ALBERT L. FRANK
Son of Caroline and the late Moses Frank, was born in St. Louis, 1871; received his educa-
tion in public and private schools and began business career with Schloss Bros. & Co. when fif-
teen years of age, of which firm he is now general manager, also treasurer of Wigmore &
Kenefick Co., of Middletown, Conn., and president Frank Realty and Investment Co. Mr.
Frank attends Chizuk Enuinah Synagogue.
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SCHLOSS BROTHERS & COMPANY
Wholesale Clothing Manufacturers
BALTIMORE, MD.
Scliloss Bros. & Co. were established in 1885 by Nathan, Michael, W'iiiiani,- .lulius
and Jonas Schloss, all of whom prior to which time had been employed as clerks in
various positions with other firms. Mr. Louis J. Schloss and Mr. Meyer Schloss have
since been admitted to the firm. Mr. .Jonas Schloss died in 1908. The original location
of this business was on Baltimore near Hanover Streets. The business was successful
from the beginning and has grown to such proportions that it taxes the capacity cf
two immense factories, one at the corner of Baltimore and Paca Streets and the other
on Low Street, running from High to Kxeter Streets, the former building being a
seven-story structure with lloor space 120 by 105 feet, or a total lloor area of 80,200
square feet. The latter building conunands six stories, 90 by 251 feet, or a total floor
space of 135,540 square feet. This new factory is conceded by experts to be the most per-
fectly equipped and arranged tailoring workrooms in tiic world. Schloss Bros. & Co.
are manufacturers of clothing and have a capacity to ))roduce $5,000,000 worth of
fine, high-grade ready-to-wear clothing annually. The number of operatives employed
is 4,000 and the number of traveling men thirty-six, who cover every State and Terri-
tory in the country; as it is the proud claim of Schloss Bros, that there is not a single
State or Territory in the United States in which they do not sell their famous clothing.
The aim of Schloss Bros. & Co. is to perpetuate the high standing of the firm for honor-
able dealings and to maintain the superlative (piality of Hie eli>tliiiig produced.
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CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK
OF BALTIMORE
This Institution was incorporated in the year 1854, and its first location was'on Calvert Street,
opposite what was then "Barnum's Hotel." Sulise<(uently it was moved to north siile of Lexington Street,
east of Charles. In 1872, the property on the southeast corner of Charles and Lexington ."Streets was
bought, and in 1891, on this site, its present haiids(jnie building was erected, the first floor Iseing used
for its Savings Bank Business, and the ui)i)pr floors rented for office purposes.
Its Directors serve without remuneration of any kind, the profits accruing from the investments
being used — First: In payment of interest to depositors. Second: In paying taxes and expenses. Third:
In crediting the excess surplus, so that the dei)ositors may be amply and fully protected.
OFFICERS
Robert K. Waking President
Wilton Snowden Vice-President
Thomas G. Potts Treasurer
Isaac H. Dixo.v
WiLTo.\ Snowden
Robert K. Waring
Edward B. Owens
Thomas G. Potts
Charles E. Dohmb
MiLLEs White, Jr.
Henry Williams
ni RECTORS
William H. Grafflin
Franklin P. Cator
John S. Gibbs
C. Morton Stewart, Jr.
Charles T. Cra.ve
George W. Corner, Jr.
John K. Shaw
Thomas Foley Hisky
Edwin Warfield
Edwin G. Beatjeh
Thomas E. Cottman
Charles Willms
Edward P. Gill
W. Champlin Robinson
Eli Oppenheim
William Winchester
John Wesley Bruce
.\RTnrR Geiihge Brown, Counsellor
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SAFE DEPOSIT AND
TRUST COMPANY OF BALTIMORE
NUMBERS 9-11-13 SOUTH STREET
ORGANIZED IN 1867
Capital and Surplus - _ - - $2,548,196.49
Acts as Trustee of Corporation Mortgages, Fiscal Agent for Corporations and
Individuals, Transfer Agent and Registrar. Depository under plans of reorganization.
Acts as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Trustee, Receiver, Attorney and Agent,
being especially organized for careful management and settlement of estates of every
character.
Fireproof building witli latest and best equipment for safety of contents.
Safes for rent in its large fire and burglar-proof vaults, with spacious and well-
lighted coupon rooms for use of patrons. Silver and other valuables taken on storage.
Officers :
MICHAEL JENKINS President
H. WALTERS Vice-President
JOHN W. MARSHALL Second Vice-President
J. J. NELLICLVNT Third Vice-President
ANDREW P. SPAMER Treasurer
GEORGE B. GAMMIE Assistant Treasurer
H. H. M. LEE Secretary
ARTHUR C. GIBSON Assistant Secretary
JOSEPH B. KIRBY Assistant Secretary
WILLIAM R. HUBNER Assistant Secretary
GEORGE R. TUDOR Cashier
A. P. STROBEL Real Estate Officer
Directors :
Michael Jenkins. Samuel M. Shoemaker.
Blanchakd Raxdall. H. Walters.
Waldo Newcomer. E. H. Perkins.
John W. Marshall. Douglas H. Thomas.
Norman James. John J. Nelligan.
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THE BALTIMORE TRUST COMPANY
25 E. BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Capital, $1,000,000 - Surplus, $2,500,000
Resources more than $11,000,000
This institution succeeds the Intoi iiatidiial Trust Co. of ^Maryland and The Balti-
more 'J'rust & Guarantee Co. Its majinilicciit laiililiiit;. situated at 25 East Baltimore
Street, is one of the arehiteetuial oruaiiicuts df tlie city.
Ojp.ccrs
Thom:is H. Bowles, Prrsident G. C. Morrison, Second Vice-President
Douk1:is H. Clordon, First Vice-President Simuel ('. Kowlnnd, Third Vic3-PrP8id?nt
C. D. Fenhagpn, Secretary-Treasurer
SnJE Deposit /Jo.res for rent and silver storai;e room.
Interest allowed on deposits.
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PHILIP HERZBERG
Philip Herzberg was born on February 14, 1822, in the town of Klingenberg au Main,
Bavaria, Germany. He came to Baltimore in 1840, and later established the firm of Philip
Herzberg & Co., which conducted a manufacturing wholesale and retail clothing business on
Marsh-Market Space until 1888, when Mr. Herzberg retired from active biisiness.
Mr. Herzberg has been actively identified with Jewish congregational and charitable life
in Baltimore. He was one of the organizers of the Eden Street Congregation, and its treasurer
for a number of years. Subsequently he joined the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, from
which he resigned, because of its "Reform" tendencies, in 1870. In that year he, the late
Jonas Friedenwald, and others organized the Chizuk Emunoh Congregation. He was treas-
urer of this synagogue for a number of years, and rendered valuable services when the build-
ing on Lloyd Street was constructed.
Mr. Herzberg is the only survivor of that band of men who, in 1846, started the United
Hebrew Assistance Society, which name, as well as its charter, was changed in 1856 to the
Hebrew Benevolent Society of Baltimore. Mr. Herzberg served as president of this institution
for twelve consecutive years, from 1878 to 1890, and until a recent date was the only living
ex-president. He has been officially associated with the society since its inception and is now
an honorary life member of the board. Mr. Herzberg also has been actively connected with
the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum Association, the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, the Hebrew Edu-
cational Society, the Free Burial Society, the Alliance Israelite Universelle, and other chari-
table associations.
Mr. Herzberg's activities have not been confined to sectarian institutions. He has taken
part in various civic endeavors. Mr. Herzberg, in conjunction with Rev. Dr. H. Hochheimer
and Col. Mendes I. Cohen, called a convention of prominent Israelites of America, which met
in Baltimore, and drafted a memorial to President Buchanan petitioning the chief magistrate
to insert a provision in the then pending Swiss treaty respecting the removal of the disabilites
drected against the Israelites. Mr, Herzberg was a member of the committee which presented
the memorial to President Buchanan, and addressed tlie chief executive.
Mr. Herzberg became a member of Washington Lodge No. 1, I. 0. 0. F., in 1845 and is
Past Grand of the lodge.
DR. ABRAHAM SAMUELS.
Son of Samuel Samuels and Sarah Meyenberg (ne'e Bernheimer) Samuels, was born in
the city of Baltimore on the 27th day of August, 1875. He was educated in the Baltimore
city public schools and graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1898, and
has received the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honorary). Dr. Samuels began his active work of
life by serving an apprenticeship in a drug store, and is now a practicing physician, and has
had connections with the City Hospital, Bay View Asylum, College of Physicians and
Surgeons, Hebrew Hospital and Mercy Hospital. He is a member of the Phi Chi Research
Club, American Medical Association, Medical and Chirurgical faculty of Maryland and
Baltimore City Medical Society. Has been resident physician at the City Hospital and
Hebrew Hospital and is now Associate Professor Diseases of Women, College of Physicians and
Surgeons, and Associate Editor of the Maryland Medical Journal. Dr. Samuels gives as the
most valuable lesson he has learned in life the following: "From failures come success; and
to be successful hard work and absolute honesty are necessary." On March 30, 1903, Dr.
Samuels married Roseleah Cushman Bloomberg, of New York City. Graduated from Mary-
land Pharmacy 1895.
SIMON ROSENBURG
Son of Abraham and Sarah Rosenburg, was born in Baltimore February 12, 1845, receiving
his education in private schools. In 1865 Mr. Rosenburg was a merchant and later became a
banker. He attends the Madison Avenue Temple. Mr. Rosenburg married Miss Bertha Frank
February 12, 1879, and has had three children, Mrs. Adolf Rosenburg, Mrs. Enrico N. Stein
and Abel A. Rosenburg, all living.
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FIDELITY AND
DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
BALTIMORE, MD.
Is one of the oldest and strongest surety companies in the workl, having begun
business on May ], ISDO.
Capital stock .$2,000,000.00
Surplus 2.560,364.16
Reserves 1.631, .554. 24
Total resources $6,191,918.40
President EnwiN Warfield.
First Vice-President Thomas A. Whelan.
Second Vice-President Seymour Mandelbaum.
Third Vice-President John II. Wight.
Fourth Vice-President Charles R. Miller.
Secretary and Treasurer Harry Nicodemus.
Assistant Heerrlari/ and Trrasiirrr Tno^fAS L. Berry.
THE FIDELITY TRUST COMPANY
BALTIMORE, MD.
Capital, surplus and undivided protits .$1,701,552.69
Deposits, December 31. 190!) 6,432.323.89
Total .$8,133,876.58
Tliis company acts as executor, administrator, guardian and trustee for individ-
uals; as trustee, transfer agent, registrar and iiscal agent for corporations; as cus-
todian of wills and securities: and as agent for the management and sale of real
estate.
The company receives deposits subject to check, and allows interest on balances.
Letters of credit and travelers' checks issued. Safe deposit boxes for rent, and storage
vaults for silver and valuables.
President 1<]i)Win Warfield.
First Vice-Presiden{ \'an Lear Black.
Second Vice-President Thomas A. Whelan.
Third Vice-President ToiiN II. Wight.
Secretary and Treasurer Harry Nicodemt^s.
Assistant Secretary and Treasurer Tno.NfAS L. 13EKRY.
Trust Officer I'- llowAKi) Wahkielo.
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SEYMOUR MAXDELBAUM.
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JOHN B. ADT
Patent
Tobacco Dryers & Tobacco Granulating Machinery
FERTILIZER DYERS, BREWERY MACHINERY, WHALEN DISSOLVERS,
SCREW HOISTING MACHINES FAT CUTTERS. ENGINES ETC.. ETC
Works : 323-342 N. Holliday St.
Office : S. W. Cor. Holliday and Pleasant Sts.
BALTIMORE, MD., U. S. A.
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:532-342 N. HOLLIDAY STREET AND S. W. COR. HOLLIDAY AND PLEASANT STREETS, BALTIMORE,
MARYLAND.
John B. Adt, manufacturer of tobacco machinery, elevators and general machinery,
established in 186.5 and located at 332-342 N. Holliday Street, this city, since 1873,
is one of the leading manufacturers of machinery in this city; the products of this
factor}' are being shipped to all countries of the world and locally enjoy a high repu-
tation in the quality and workmanship of their manufacture.
The shops are equipped with the most up-to-date machinery and tools for the
manufacture of tobacco machinery as a specialty, factory and warehouse elevators and
a general line of machinery, reaching into all branches of trade, and in connection
with the manvifacturing ])Iant, this firm has al.so a branch house for the handling of
machinists' and ])lumbers' supplies, having a large warehouse for this purpose, located
at the southwest corner of Holliday and Pleasant Streets.
Mr. John i'>. Adt, the senior member of the firm, having withdrawn from the active
participation in the business, same is now conducted by his sons, Albert W. Adt and
Edwin B. Adt.
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DAVID BACHRACH
Bon of David and Sarah Bachrach, Avas born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, July 16, 1845.
He was educated in the public and high school in Hartford, Conn., and began business life
as an apprentice to a photographer in Baltimore. Mr. Bachrach formulated the first practical
process of making direct photo prints on painters' canvas, and is the inventor of the self-
toning process in photography, which is the foundation of all present self-toning papers.
Towards the close of the Civil War Mr. Bachrach was on the staff of St. John's College
Hospital, with rank of lieutenant, to photograph the cases of Andersonville prisoners. He
served on the Annexation Committee in 1888 and at various times on the Federal and State
Grand Juries. Mr. Bachrach is a profound reader and the works which he has found most
useful to him are those of John Stuart Mill and Henry George. He has written many
practical articles for photographic magazines and is a great believer in "The square deal"
as the surest means of promoting human happiness. Mr. Bachrach is a Mason and an Odd
Fellow, and associated with Har Sinai Congregation. In 1877 Mr. Bachrach married Miss
Fanny Keyser and has had four children, three of whom are living.
SIMON H. STEIN
Son of Samuel and Annie Stein, was born in Baltimore City June 2, 1874. His father
was a prominent banker and president of the Madison Avenue Synagogue. Mr. Stein was
educated in the public schools of Baltimore; graduated from the Johns Hopkins University
1894 with the degree of A.B., and from the University of Maryland Law School 1896 with
the degree of L.L.B. He practiced law from 1896 to 1900, at which later time he engaged
in the banking and brokerage business. He is a member of the Board of Federated Charities
and also on the Board of Epstein's Memorial Hospital. He is a Phi Beta Kappa man and
is a member of the Phoenix, Suburban and Merchants' Clubs. He is associated with the
Madison Avenue Congregation and is unmarried.
HARRY M. WOLF
Son of Moses and Nannie Wolf, was born ]\larch 17, 1867. Mr. Wolf was educated in the
public schools of Baltimore and began mercantile life in New York City, and in 1891 went
into the insurance business with his father, forming the firm of M. Wolf & Son, now located
at 30 Commerce Street. He is a member of the Oheb Shalom Congregation and is a member
of the Phoenix and Suburban Clubs and the jNlasonic Order and Elks. Mr. Wolf's policy in
life has been the Golden Rule. On March 17, 1896, Mr. Wolf married Miss Carrie Brown.
MAX JOFFE
Son of Barrie and Dorathy Joffe, Mas born at Witebsk, Eussia, on July. 1802. Mr. Joffe
was educated in the public schools in Europe, and in 1885 was a merchant in Hagerstown, Md.,
and is at present owner of the Standard Cap Co., Baltimore City. He is associated with the
West End K'nesseth Israel Congregation and a member of the Royal Arcanum. Odd Fellows
and Knights of Pythias. Mr. Joffe is married and has seven children.
SIGMUND M. ADLER
Son of Solomon and Regina Hahn Adler, was born at Niedenstein, Germany. November
23, 1874, was educated in the public schools of Germany, and is now a member of the firm
of Eichengreen & Co., of Baltimore City. Mr. Adler attends the Madison Avenue Temple and
is a member of the Phoenix and Suburban Clubs. On January 16, 1906, he married Miss Cora
Eichengreen, of Baltimore.
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"Quality Furniture at Popular Prices
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A SECTIO.X OF OUR SHOWROOMS
Established September 1, 1907, this store has been a success from the start. The
business has grown until it lias become necessary for the firm to lease annex quarters
to accommodate larger and more varied stocks. The officers of the company are:
Jerome Strouse, president and treasurer; Ralph Goldman, vice-president; George
Rosendale, secretary. The directors are: Ralph Goldman, George Rosendale, Eli
Strouse, Sylvan Hayes Lauchheimer and Jerome Strouse.
"Quality Furniture at Popular Prices" is the keynote of our success. We guar-
antee our goods to be just wliat they are represented to be in our advertising — and
we live up strictly to our printed word. Our stock embraces everything that should
be found in a modern, progressive store that is sincerely anxious to serve its customers.
A visit to our show-rooms puts you under no obligation to buy.
HOWARD FURNITURE CO.
5 NORTH HOWARD STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
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SAMUEL ROSENTHAL
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THE BALTIMORE TRUST AND GUARANTEE COMPANY
EQUITABLE BUILDING
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company, of Baltimore City, with offices in the
Equitable Building, Calvert and Fayette Streets, was organized in 1889 to conduct a
general banking and trust company business, to accept deposit accounts subject to
check, savings accounts, time deposits, safe-deposit vaults; estates managed, wills
executed and to perform corporate trusteeships.
The officers of the company are, president, Thomas H. Bowles, with the following
directorate:
Thomas H. Bowles Franklin Q. Brown George R. Gaither Reuben Foster
James A. Garey
Eugene Levering
Elisha H. Perkins
H. Irvine Keyser
Theodore Marburg
Charles W. Baer
C. C. Buckman
B. N. Baker
George W. Knapp
E. H. McKeon
Charles Adler
Edgar C. Miller, Jr.
George C. Morrison
Miles White, Jr.
Thos. H. Symington
THE MERCANTILE TRUST & DEPOSIT COMPANY OF BALTIMORE
The Mercantile Trust & Deposit Company of Baltimore was organized under an
Act of the Legislature of Maryland in 1884. General John Gill, its founder, has been
its president for the twenty -five years of its existence. Associated with him have been
such leaders in the business world as Enoch Pratt, W. W. Spence, C. Morton Stewart,
Charles D. Fisher, Bernard Cahn, Louis McLane, Alexander Frank, Alexander Shaw,
Andrew Reid and John A. Hambleton — all men who carved their way to success and
were leaders in their generation.
A general banking and safe-deposit business is carried on by the company, also a
separate and distinct department, thoroughly organized to take charge of estates, look
after the collection of house and ground rents, collect coupons and interest, act as
executor or administrator of estates, as guardian of minor children, or as receiver:
in general, the company is authorized to accept any trust under the laws of any State
or of the United States. It further acts as trustee of mortgages, as registrar and
transfer agent, issues letters of credit and foreign exchange available in all parts of
the world, and is the legal depository for court and trust funds.
Officers of the company are: John Gill, of R.. president; Wilton Snowden, vice-
president; A. H. S. Post, second vice-president: John McHenry. treasurer; Jos. R.
Walker, secretary; T. H. Fitchett, assistant secretary and treasurer.
BENJAMIN HENRY HARTOGENSIS
Benjamin Henry Hartogensis, the son of Henry S. and Rachel de Wolff Hartogensis, was
born in Baltimore on the 9th of April, 1865. Completing his elementary and secondary edu-
cation in the public schools and at the Baltimore City College, he entered the Johns Hopkins
University, where he was awarded a Hopkins scholarship, and from which he was graduated
in 1886. After a year of graduate work at the Hopkins, he followed, for a short time, the
profession of an analytical chemist. In 1887 Mr. Hartogensis became associate editor of the
Jewish Exponent, of Philadelphia, sharing for twelve years the editorial responsibilities and
burdens of the entire paper, besides representing the journal in Baltimore. From 1890 to
1896, he was one of the editors of the Baltimore American; a little earlier he had been on the
editorial staff of the Baltimore iitin. While engaged in this work, Mr. Hartogensis had been
studying at the Baltimore University School of Law: in December, 1893, he was admitted to
the bar, and three years later he began the active practice of the law, forming, with Mr.
Louis H. Levin, the firm of Levin & Hartogensis, which was dissolved in 1906. On June 10,
1896, Mr. Hartogensis was married to Miss Grace Bendann. Mrs. Hartogensis died May 20,
1900, survived by a daughter.
Mr. Hartogensis assisted, in 1888, in establishing in Baltimore a branch of the Alliance
Israelite Universelle, and he has been the secretary of the local branch since 1894. He is
president of the Baltimore branch of the .Jewish Territorial Organization, which he also
assisted in founding, and is the honorary counsel of the Federation of Orthodox Jewish Con-
gregations of Baltimore City. Mr. Hartogensis's most notable work for Baltimore and its
Jews has been in connection with the Russian night school. In 1887 he began to take an active
interest in the Hebrew Literary Society, under whose auspices the school was founded ; and
subsequently he became a member of the Russian night school committee ( 1889-97 ) . At-
tending regularly the nightly sessions of the school, he aided, with Miss Henrietta Szold and
Miss Grace Bendann, in making five thousand Russian Jewish immigrants intelligent Ameri-
can citizens. His interest in this cause has not lapsed; he is actively interested in the
night schools conducted by the city, whose establishment he advocated as the logical develop-
ment of the work of the Russian night school committee. Mr. Hartogensis was appointed
by Governor Crothers a delegate for the State of Maryland to the convention at Atlanta
(October, 1908) for the advancement of industrial education. He is Past Chancellor of
Pythagorean Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
Among public addresses delivered by Mr. Hartogensis are: "A History of Intolerance in
Maryland," published in the Jewish Exponent ; "The Loyal Jew, the Best Patriot," a Fourth
of July address, delivered in 1907 to the colonists at Woodbine, N, J., afterwards translated
into French and published for private circulation by the Alliance Israelite L^niverselle : and
a paper on "Consanguineous Marriages at Jewish and American Law," read at a meeting of
the American- Jewish Historical Society in February, 1910. An essay, ''Did the Jews or
Romans Kill .Jesus?" published in the Baltimore Stin, April 19, 1909, et seq., attracted a great
deal of attention and comment.
DR. HARRY ADLER.
Son of Charles and Caroline Adler, was born in Baltimore City on the 11th day of
August, 1872. Mr. Adler attended the Baltimore public schools, the Johns Hopkins
University, from which he graduated in 1892, receiving the degree of A.B., and the University
of Maryland School of Medicine, from which he graduated in 1895, after which he took up
two years' post-graduate work in Berlin, Vienna and Prague, beginning active practice in
1897. Dr. Adler was director of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Hospital, 1905-6, and
president of the same institution 1905-1909, director Federated Jewish Charities and Jewish
Home of Consumptives, member of the Endowment Committee of the University of Maryland,
clinical professor of medicine and director of Clinical Laboratory, L^niversity of Maryland,
visiting physician on diseases of stomach and intestines, Hebrew Hospital. On .June 10, 1899,
Dr. Adler married Miss Carrie Frank and has one child living.
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"Will Go on Your Bond"
THE AMERICAN BONDING COMPANY OF BALTIMORE
Tlie Atiiorifan ISondinji- ('(mii);uiy was incorporated for the j)urposi' of issuing
security honds. buriiiary insurance and kindred undortakinjis of ail kinds, affording
protection against burglary, theft and larceny, and damage caused to projierty. This
conipany has assets of $2,500,000, and maintains agencies everywhere.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT, SEPTEMBER .'50. 1 '.»()!»
ASSETS
Railroad Bonds $1,033,288.45
State and Municipal Bonds 680,279.00
Street Railway and Other Bonds 112,2(55.00
United States' Government Bonds 50,750.00
Railroad Stocks 56,525 . 00
Total Bonds and Stocks $1,933,107.45
Outstanding Premiums, less commissions 247,527.24
Interest Accrued 18,923 . 80
Real Estate and Mortgage Loans 7,060.04
Other Assets 13,358 . 27
Cash in Office and Depositories 193,892 . 96
$2,413,869.76
LIABILITIES
Legal Reserve $594,461 . 08
Reserve for Losses and Contingencies 237,931 .53
Other Liabilities 38,066.86
Capital Stock $750,000 . 00
Surplus 793,410.29
Surplus to Policyholders ~ $1,543,410.29
$2,413,869.76
George Cator, President
BALTIMORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY
WiLTo.v SxowDEN, Treasurer
Harry E. Rawlings, Secretarv
S.E. CORNER EUTAW AND FAYETTE STREETS, BALTIMORE, MD.
PERPETUAL AND TRANSIENT INSURANCE
The Baltimore Equitable Society, organized 115 years ago, has been continuously
conducting a fire insurance business in this city, paying losses to many generations
embraced in that long period. It is the oldest company in Maryland.
Its losses during the great fire of February, 1904, were over $1,915,000, whicli were
promptly paid, leaving the society in a sound and pros])erous condition.
The society has made a feature of issuing perpetual ]K)licies on dwellings, stores,
ground rents and furniture, which have great advantages in ])ermanency and economy.
A deposit of $20 and upwards ])er thousand secures a jierpetual policy on a dwell-
ing. This dci)osit can be withdrawn l)y the insured at any time, according to the terms
of the policy, which are very plain ancl liberal and free from all ingenious technicalities.
These policies are held by thousands of our citizens, many of them having been trans-
ferred from preceding generations. Their leliability and ])ermanency are maintained
by substantial assets which have ])rove(l entirely sullicient under the ordinary and
extraordinary changes and conditions of over a century.
Perpetual ])olicies on furniture are issued upon a deposit of $40 and upwards per
thousand dollars, an<l on stores at $25 and upwards per thousand dollars.
We invite you to call at the office of the society for further ])articulars, or write
for the same, when our representative will call upon you with such information as you
may desire.
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MAX SKUTCII
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BAGBY FURNITURE COMPANY
Manufacturers of
Chamber Suits, Hall Racks,
Wardrobes, Chairs, Dining Room and
Kitchen Furniture, Etc.
BALTIMORE, MD.
This house was established in 1879, originally under the firm name of Bagby &
Rivers, which title was changed in 1897 to Bagby Furniture Co., at which time the
company was incorporated. The founders of the house were Charles T. Bagby and A.
D. Rivers. The present officers of the company are Charles T. Bagby, President ; J. T.
Woodward, Vice-President; J. Hairy Tyler, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Tyler was
formerly one of the well-known firm of Tyler & Brothers. The original location of
this firm was 624-632 West Pratt Street, and from 1897 to 1902 corner Biddle and
Chester Streets. The present location of this company's plant is corner of Canton
Avenue and Exeter Street, with salesrooms at 108 South Kutaw Street. The Bagby
Furniture Co. manufacture chamber suits and a general line of furniture and chairs
and the largest line in this section of the country. The large factory of this company
was built especially for the business, with 73,000 feet of floor space, and is equipped
with the most approved machinery and modern appliances; and a large lumber yard
and dry-kiln are connected with the plant. The trade of the Bagby B\irnitiire Co.
extends from New England to the Gulf. Tliey make a specialty of low and medium
priced furniture. No better goods of this class are made in this territory.
L'OG
REV. JACOB SCHVANENFELD
Son of Samuel Sclivaiienfeld, a merchant, and his wife, formerly a Miss Scheindel, was
born at Letownia, Austria, on October 16, 1880. He received his education in the New York
public schools, the Baltimore City College, Baltimore Law School and the New York Con-
servatory of Music. His first active work in life was that of choir boy. He was cantor in
the congregation of Anshe Chesed from 1898 to 1900, in the congregation of Sharai Zedek.
Harlem from 1900 to 1904, and in Baltimore from 1904 to the present time as cantor of the
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Mr. Schvanenfeld is a member of the Royal Arcanum and
Knights of Pythias. "To say little and do much; to be sincere in what you do; to Interest
yourself in communal work" are principles Mr. Schvanenfeld has ever kept in view and to
which he attributes a large part of his success in life. Mr. Schvanenfeld is not married.
BENJAMIN FRIEDMANN
Son of Menka and Caroline Prager Friedmann, was born on March 12, 1861, in the city of
Baltimore. He received his education in the public schools of the city, and upon its conclu-
sion entered, in 1876, into the clothing business of his father — the firm of M. Friedmann &
Sons. Mr. Friedmann is now identified with the Baltimore Capsule Co. He is past master
and high priest of the Masonic Order, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Phoenix Club. He
has been president of Standard Circle, and at the present time holds the office of treasurer
of the Chizuk Emunah Congregation. Mr. Friedmann regards his success in life to be the
the outcome of perseverance.
FREDERICK H. GOTTLIEB.
Son of Emanuel and Rosalia Fischer Gottlieb, was born at Nagywarad, Hungary, on the
12th day of October, 1852. His education was received in Europe, and his business life began at
the age of fourteen years. Mr. Gottlieb is vice-president of the G. B. S. Brewing Company and
is president of the Charcoal Club and president of the Journalist Club. On .June 6, 1876, he
married Miss Christine B. Butterfield and has four children, Mary Watson, Esther B., Minda
Ellinworth and Janet Patterson Gottlieb.
MOSES FRANK.
Son of Henry and Sarah Frank, was born in Baltimore on the 20th day of July, 1844.
He was educated in private schools, and at the age of thirteen clerked with his father. At
the age of twenty-one he started in business on his own accord and retired at the age of fifty.
Mr. Moses Frank is president of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. On November 26, 1871,
he married Isabella Cohen and has had six children, five of whom, Eli, Carrie, Harrv, Sadie
and Minnie, are living.
MAX HOCHSCHILD.
Son of Samuel and Gretchen Hochschild, was born at Gross Rohrheim, Germanv, on
June 14, 1855. He was educated in the public country schools of Germany, and came to
Baltimore March 15, 1870. From 1870 to 1876 he was a clerk, since which time he has been in
business on his own account — from 1876 to 1897 alone and from 1897 to the present time a
member of the firm of Hochschild, Kohn & Co. Mr. Hochschild is a member of Har Sinai
Temple and a director of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. On March 30, 1887, he married Miss
Lina Hamburger and has had two children, both living.
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HUGHES FURNITURE
MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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Manufacturers of
Chamber Suits, Chiffoniers, Hall Racks, Wardrobes,
Ladies' Toilets, Enameled Goods, Etc.
LOCUST POINT, BALTIMORE, MD.
The Hughes Furniture Maiuifaoturing Company was incorporated in February,
1895, througli the efforts of Jacob Hughes, wlio, prior to his connection with tiiis com-
pany, luKl been identified with tiie furniture manufacturing business for twenty-five
years, having formerly been associated with the firm of Geelhaar, Hughes & Co., which
company, after a period of two years' existence, was absorbed by the Atlantic Furniture
Manufacturing Company, in which corporation he was active in the management until
his withdrawal from same, after which he formed the Hughes Furniture IManufacturing
Company, wliich is located at Locust Point and occupies the entire block bounded by
Haubert, Marriott, Decatur and Beason Streets, giving employment to 125 liands.
For five years this company confined itself to niamifacturing cheap and medium
grade goods, and in the year 1900, due to the increasing demand for bettor furniture,
they re-equipped their entire plant, since which time tiiey iiave devoted tiieir entire
efforts toward the betterment of the furniture industry of Baltimore.
At present the line consists of chamber suits, odd dressers, chiffoniers, toilet tables,
wardrobes and liall racks, made in quartered oak, mahogany, birdseye maple and Cir-
cassian walnut, whieii has impressed the trade favorably, and has met with unbounded
success, 'llic t.Miitory covered embraces New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the
entire South.
L'US
SILAS M. tLElSCIIER
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SHIPMENT OF A CARGO OF SEA MOSS
V. W. WINCHESTER
Manufacturer and Jobber of
Excelsior, Upholstering and Bedding Supplies
517 SOUTH SHARP STREET
This business was originally established in 1835 by Harman Classen, and subse-
quently the firm became H. Classen & Son, with the admission of Benjamin H. and
f'rederick W. Classen; they were widely known as purveyors of forage for the Govern-
ment. Mr. Frederick W. Classen died in 1887, and Mr. Harman died in 1889. Mr.
Benjamin Classen retired in 1899. The business was then succeeded by the present
member, Mr. V. W. Winchester. By strict integrity and up-to-date clean business
methods, abreast of the times, he has expanded the business to a very large area, par-
ticularly so of the class of goods of which he has made a specialty, one of which is the
producing of sea moss, for which extensive grounds are required for the curing process.
Six sailing boats are used and twenty-five men employed in getting this moss ready
for market. This product is shipped all over the coiuitry, and is well known by the
upliolstering trade.
Another specialty is the distribution of Excelsior, representing the Maryland Ex-
celsior Mills, also having exclusive control of some of the largest Southern and the best
of the Eastern mills, making Baltimore known widely as a great distributing point on
this commodity. Another article of which enormous quantities are handled is the
packing and shipment of Salt Hay, amounting to several thousand tons annually.
Tlie very best goods of each class which are used by the upliolstering trade, sucli
as Tow, Louisiana Moss, African, American and Cocoanut Fiber, Husk, Cotton Felts,
Kapok, in fact, nearly every filling material that enters into the manufacture of bedding
and upholstered furniture.
Office and salesrooms, 517 Sharp Street; warehouse along the B. & (). railroad
track, I'.altimore, Md.
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DR. SYDNEY M. CONE.
Son of Herman and Helen Guggenheimer Cone, was born in Jonesboro, Tenn., on the 16th
day of November, 1869. He was educated in the public schools of Baltimore, Baltimore City
College, Marston's Preparatory School, Johns Hopkins University and University of Pennsyl-
vania, and at Heidelberg and Strassburg, receiving his A.B. at Johns Hopkins and his M.D. at
the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cone began the practice of medicine in Baltimore in the
year 1895, and has been associated with the stafl' of Johns Hopkins University and Hospital
(1894-1899) and the Baltimore Medical College 1899 till the present time, trustee on the
Board of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and a member of Medical Fraternity, the Suburban
Club, Harmony Circle, Junior Assembly and Johns Hopkins Club. Dr. Cone has written
articles on the following subjects: "Relation of Bone Pathology to General Pathology,"
"Tendon Transplantation," "Carcinoma in Bone with Metastasis to the Prostrate," and other
subjects published in the Johns Hopkins Bulletin and American Journal of Orthopedic
Surgery. On August 18, 1903, Dr. Cone married Miss Bessie Skutch and has two children,
Sidney M., Jr., and Max Skutch Cone.
SOLOMON GINSBERG.
Son of Joseph and Passe Ginsberg, was born June 16, 1868, at Linkova, Russia. He was
educated in the public schools of Russia, and in 1891 started in the clothing business in Balti-
more. Mr. Ginsberg was elected the first president of the United Hebrew Charities in 1907,
and is prominently connected with the Merchants' Building and Loan Association, the Elks
and the Knights of Pythias, and is a member of Dr. Schaffer's McCuUoh Street Congregation.
He is also a member of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association, an officer of the
Travelers' and Merchants' Association and the Credit Men's Association of Baltimore City.
On June 1, 1893, Mr. Ginsberg married Miss Holen Soble and has three children, .Joseph, Leon
and Gyton. Mr. Ginsberg finds much recreation in opera and tragedy, and believes that
success in life comes from honesty and the fulfilling of a religious life.
MEYER B. GOLDSMITH.
Son of Simon and Regina Goldsmith, was born in Baltimore City on the 24th day of
July, 1862. He was educated in the publie schools of Baltimore and started his business
career as a bookkeeper, and is now engaged with his brother in the wholesale custom tailoring
business, trading under the name of the Monumental Custom Tailoring Co. Mr. Goldsmith
Is connected with the Madison Avenue Temple, an original member of the Suburban Club,
director and chairman of Finance Committee of the Hebrew Friendship Cemetery Co. Mr.
Goldsmith is associated with his brother and others as directors in the Quality Tailoring Co.,
Lester Tailoring Co. and Liberty Tailoring Co., all separate and distinct business organiza-
tions. On April 23, 1890, Mr. Goldsmith married Miss Theresa Fellheimer, daughter of the
late Mark H. and Henrietta Fellheimer, of Hagerstown, Md. One son, Sidney M. Goldsmith,
composes the remainder of the family.
DANIEL A. WEINBERG
Son of Abraham and Regina Weinberg, was born in Baltimore City April 11, 1871. His
father was a live-stock broker and was noted for his honesty and faithfulness. He was
educated in the public school and the City College of Baltimore and began active work in a
broker's office, and is now a member of the firm of Siegel, Rothschild & Co. On February 28,
1899, Daniel A. Weinberg married Miss Lena Baer and has had two children, both living.
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THE RELIABLE FURNITURE
MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturers of
Medium and High Grade Furniture
OFFICES
303 AND 305 PRESIDENT STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
FACTORY OF THE RELIABLE FURNITURE MFG. CO.
The Reliable Furniture Manufacturing Company was established in 1889 as a stock
company, with J. Geo. Mohlhenrich president and Mr. Geo. G. IMohlhenrich secretary,
at President and Fawn Streets, where it maintains an immense factory, equipped with
every facility for tlie furniture manufacturing business. It has warehouses on President
Street and Canton Avenue and at 909-911 East Pratt Street, with offices at 303 and
305 President Street. This company manufactures a complete line of buffets, side-
boards, china closets, dressers and chiffoniers, and has a lioor space capacity of 30,000
square feet. Its business extends over the United States, and besides its local show
stores it maintains exhibits at the New York Furniture Exchange, New York City;
Neillsville, Wis., and Manufacturers' Exhibition Building, Chicago, 111. The Reliable
Furniture Manufacturing Company manufactures and sells medium and high-grade
furniture, and its line stands high in llic <ii)ini(m of exjiert furniture buyers.
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AMERICAN MIRROR WORKS
Manufacturers of Plain and Beveled Plate Looking
Glasses
CANTON AVENUE AND PRESIDENT STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The American Mirror Works of Baltimore City
is a stock company, incorporated (1907) imder the
Laws of the State cS Maryland for the purpose of
manufacturing Beveled and Silvered Glass and
making a specialty of Grinding and Polishing
Edges, Mitering and Resilvering Old Mirrors.
The officers and directors of the company are as
follows :
Chas. H. Miller. . President and General Manager
John B. Snell \' ice-President
Thos. p. Kelly Secretary and Treasurer
F. A. Broadben'T. .Pres. F. A.Broadbent Mantel Co.
Thos. G. BoGGS. . . . Sec'y Merchants it Mfrs. .\ssti.
J. Geo. MoHLHENRiCH..Pres. Reliable Furniture Co.
John J. Kelly. . . Pres National Bldg. Supply Co.
W. H. Meekins Foreman Stieff Piano Co.
Mr. Chas. H. Miller, the President and General
Manager of the company, is a practical Mirror man,
who has been actively engaged in the manufacture
of Mirrors for the past ten years, giving his personal
attention to the processes the glass passes through. He has paid special attention to the Intricate
Silvering process, using his own solutions and having them applied under his own supervision always.
Mr. John B. Snell, the Vice-President of the com-
pany, was formerly Secretary and General Manager
of the American Mirror Works, of Butler, Pa., and
is a thoroughly expert Mirror man.
Mr. Thos. P. Kelly, the Secretary and Treasurer
of the company, is also the Treasurer of the F. A.
Broadbent ilantle Co., and an energetic and prac-
tical business man.
The American Mirror Works, of Baltimore City,
is located at the southwest corner of Canton Averiue
and President Street, and is fully equipped with
modern Glass-Beveling machinery, Electric motors
being used as motive power.
The workmen are expert gla.ss workers and
thoroughly understand the work required of them,
and are in charge of an experienced foreman, who is
an all-around man, having studied the business
thoroughly, including the care of the machinery,
which is very important.
The capacity of the plant at the present time is
2,500 square feet of glass per daj- or, approximately,
$175,000 annually, with a reserve equipment, not
set up, callable of incieasing this amount 25 per cent. The excellent trausportatiun facilities affor.led
by rail and water make the American Mirror Works of Baltimore City a competitor in the northern
trade, extending as far north as Boston, Mas.s..
and west to Pittsburg, Pa., or right into and through
the great glass manufacturing district of Penn-
sylvania.
The superiority of the product of the American
Mirror Works of "Baltimore City is caused by
(a) Expert workmanship,
(6) Prompt attention and excellent transport:i-
tion facilities.
(r) The quality of the French Polish Plate that
is used exclusively in their Mirrors.
This Glass is superior in every respect to the
Domestic or American Plate Glass.
The American Mirror Works of Baltimore City
imi)orts this French Glass direct from Belgium,
in ever-increasing semi-monthl.v imports, thus
eliminating the middle man's profit and permitting
the marketing of High Grade Mirrors at moderate
prices.
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AUGUSTUS CAESAR BINSWANGER.
Augustus Caesar Binswanger, of the Baltimore bar, corporation and commercial lawyer,
was born in the city of Baltimore, April 19, 1875, son of Simon and Sarah (Pina) Binswanger,
and comes of German and English ancestors. His earlier literary education was acquired
in public schools and Baltimore City College, and his higher education at Johns Hopkins
University, where he was graduated artium baccalaureus in 1896. He Avas educated for the
profession of law in the law department of the University of Maryland, graduating from there
legum baccalaureus in 1899. While making the law school course he was a student in the
office of Mr. Martin Lehmayer, and at the same time tutored matriculants for Johns Hopkins
University. In June, 1899, Mr. Binswanger began active law practice in Baltimore ; and while
his practice has been general, he inclines to cases involving questions of commercial and cor-
poration law. He has attained an excellent standing in the profession, and as an advocate
at the bar and public speaker has upheld the reputation gained while a student at Baltimore
City College, where in 1893 he won the Wight medal for elocution. At the law school in
1899 he was associate editor for the University annual, "Bones, Molars and Briefs."
During the years 1900-02 Mr. Binswanger was prominently connected with the litigation
and settlement of the cases involving new questions of stockholders' liability growing out of
the failure of the South Baltimore Bank, and also with similar cases which occupied the
attention of the courts from 1903 to 1906, arising from the failure of the City Trust and
Banking Company. These cases attracted unusual attention in professional and court circles
because of the peculiar questions of stockholders' liability at issue, the considerable amounts
and numerous individual interests at hazard, and in their ultimate determination the Court
of Appeals of Maryland established new precedents.
In 1903 Mr. Binswanger published his "Married Women in Maryland — Property and Con-
tractual Rights," a work which has been well received by the legal profession."
In 1907 Mr. Binswanger was elected to the First Branch City Council of Baltimore, from
the Fourteenth Ward, defeating Mr. Bushrod M. Watts.
He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Bar Association of Baltimore
City, Johns Hopkins Club, Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, Baltimore City College
Alumni, Union League of Maryland, Phoenix Club, Clover Club, Suburban Club of Baltimore
County, Journalists Club, Baltimore Chess Asociation and various charitable, social and
fraternal organizations.
DR. LEE COHEN.
Son of Joseph and Elise Kirshbaum Cohen, was born in Halifax, N. C, on 13th day of
December, 1873. He was educated in the public schools of North Carolina, the University of
North Carolina and the University of Maryland, from which he graduated in 1895. At the
age of sixteen Lee went to New York City, where he remained two years, working during
the day and attending night school. In 1892 he went back to his native State and continued
his studies as above indicated. Dr. Cohen was connected with the Bay View Hospital as
resident physician from May, 1895, to June, 1899. He studied in European universities,
Berlin, Prague and Vienna, from June, 1899, to August, 1900. Now consulting rhinologist and
laryngologist to the Hebrew Hospital and oculist and aurist to Bay View Hospital. Dr.
Cohen gives as the secret of his success, "That personality and tact count for much in the
beginning of one's career, and that ability and honesty are essential to maintain any position
attained." These, along with earnestness of purpose, go far toward making a man successful
in his life's work, and in regard to his own special career he says: "My rearing in a country
town, where I practically lived in the open, free to act and without evil influences, until
my sixteenth year made me the healthy, strong fellow that I am — which state I believe to be
absolutely essential to the development of personal ambition." On the 16th day of January,
1901, Dr. Cohen married Miss Lillian Rice and has two daughters living.
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M. PIMES & COMPANY
Manufacturers or
Parlor Furniture, Lounges and Couches
300-314 FRONT ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
Baltimore stands prominently among the great cities of the United States as a
centre of furniture manufacture. The abundance of high-class labor obtainable in the
city and its excellent situation as a distributing centre has rendered it a desirable
point for this industry. There are a number of large flourishing plants engaged in
this line of manufacture in Baltimore, and among them is the enterprising and pro-
gressive manufacturing firm of M. Pimes & Co. This is one of the old established plants
of the city, liaving liccii founded over a quarter of a century ago by the present pro-
prietor, Mr. Maurice Pimes. The olTices aiul salesrooms are located at 300-314 Front
Street, on site of Old Front Street Theatre. The factory and mill are run by steam
power and equipped with the most modern pattern of wood-working machinery and all
devices that expedite and perfect production. The firm are manufacturers of upholstered
furniture, making all the frames used in their factory. They carry a large stock of
furniture of the newest and most popular type. The factory gives employment to 125
experienced hands and the output is very large. Nine or ten salesmen are on tlie road
and a large and growing business is done, mostly east of the Oliio River.
MAURICE PIMES
DAVID PIMES
WILLIAM PIMES
ISAAC PIMES
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GEORGE CHIPMAN & SON
Chair Manufacturers
BALTIMORE, MD.
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The old house of George Chipman & Son was established 1865, by Horace Magne
and George Chipman, under the style of Magne & Chipman. ]\Ir. Magne had previously
been a large manufacturer of cedar ware and ]\Tr. Chipman the pioneer broom manu-
facturer and an extensive dealer in Avoodenware in Baltimore City.
Horace Magne retired from the firm of Magne & Chipman in 1877 and Mr. Chipman
continued the business under the firm name of George ( hipman & Son. introducing into
the firm his son, Henry C. Chipman. Mr. George Chipman died in 1882, since which
time the business has been conducted by Henry C. Chipman.
George Chipman & Son are chair maiuifacturers, conducting a large, well-equipped
factory at Boston Street and Atlantic Avenue, with a frontage of 315 feet on Boston
Street, which was built and has been in continuous operation since 1871.
Connected with the plant is an ample saw-mill for manufacturing the lumber usetl
in their business from log timber specially cut and rafted from Soutliern forests to
their own wharf. This firm manufactures exclusively for jobbers and dealers througli-
out Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, \Yest Virginia and North and South
Carolina.
George Chipman & Son cmiiloy 125 operatives and are represented in the field by
six traveling men.
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ISAAC DAVIDSON
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POLLACK'S
ISAAC DAVIDSON WILLIAM B. FALLON
Proprietors
Furniture, Upholstering, Rugs, Mattresses
and Bedding
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HOWARD AND SARATOGA STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
This old-established house was founded in 1846 by Abram Pollack, who came to
this country from Prussia in that year. Mr. Abram Pollack served in the Prussian
Army, and for efficient services was offered advancement as officer if he would change
his faith. This he refused to do, resigned from the army and learned the trade of
upholstering and mattress-making. His first establishment in Baltimore was on
Howard Street, in the block between Mulberry and Franklin .Streets. In 1847 he moved
to what was, under the old numbering system, No. 96, and now 315 North Howard
Street, at w^hich location the firm remained for sixty-two years, or until March 1st,
current year (1909), at which time it moved to the magnificent new building at tlie
northeast corner of Howard and Saratoga Streets.
Uriah A. Pollack, son of Abram Pollack, grew up in the business, and in 18G4
assumed charge vmder his own name. In 1875 a new building was erected and the furni-
ture line was added. In 1884 Mr. Isaac Davidson, a son-in-law, entered the business
and was associated with the firm until 1897, at which time Mr. Pollack died. ^Ir.
Davidson then assumed the business and took into partnership Mr. Wm. B. Fallon,
who had been connected with the house for twelve years previous. The firm name, how-
ever, was not changed. In addition to the large and handsome building occupied by the
firm as showrooms and warehouse, extensive workshops are operated at 313, 315 and
317 Tyson Street,, which employ a large corps of upholsterers, mattress-makers, cabinet-
makers, flnisli6J"S; and other pertinent artisans. The firm has been most successful and
handles much large institution work and fulfilled a great number of important con-
tracts, such as the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Md., and in 1907 partly refurnished
the new Custom House at Baltimore. The reputation of the "House of Pollack's" for
honesty, reliability and high-class wares is widely recognized and firmly establislied.
In fact, the name of '"Pollack's" in Baltimore is synonymous with all that excellence,
superiority and integrity implies.
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JOHN DUER & SONS
The Oldest Cabinet Hardware House in the United States
was founded in 1839 and now is situated at 36 and 38 South Charles Street, wliere is
carried an unsurpassed stock of cabinet liardware and upholstery goods. Correspond-
ence solicited and catalogues on application.
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I. SON COHEN.
Son of Mark and Elizabeth Son Cohen, was born at Staten Island, N. Y., on August 13,
1869. He was educated in the public schools of Hamilton and Toronto, Canada, and at the
age of sixteen was in the employ of the Nordheimer House In Canada, and is at present
proprietor of the musical concern of Cohen & Hughes, prior to which time he was connected
with the late well-known house of Otto Sutro & Co. He is a member of the Har Sinai
Temple, and is also a member of the Suburban Club. Mr. Cohen counts the secret of his
success to be hard work and never do to-morrow what can be done to-day. In 1892 Mr.
Cohen married Miss Lottie A. Ansell and has two children living, Evelyn and Elizabeth.
COL. ISRAEL ROSENFELD.
Son of Moses and Henrietta Neufeld Rosenfeld, was born in Baltimore City, October 8,
1853. Was educated in the public schools of Baltimore City and started in business April
10, 1867, in retail clothing business, and is now a firm member of the New York Clothing
House, located 102-104 East Baltimore Street. Mr. Rosenfeld is a member of the Masonic
Order, as well as of the Elks and the Phoenix and Suburban Clubs, and was colonel on the
staff of Gov. John Walter Smith. He is associated with the Madison Avenue Congregation
and is a prominent figure in all public movements. On July 17, 1877, Mr. Rosenfeld was
married to ]Miss Rebecca Stern and has three children living, Merrill ]\I., Bernard S. and
Etta P.
MAX SKUTCH.
Son of Seligman & Zerline (Hauser) Skutch, was born in Kriegshaben by Augsburg,
Bavaria, on October 10, 1850. Mr. Skutch was educated in the schools in Munich. His
business career began very early in life, taking the shape of bookkeeping and general office
work. ]\Ir. Skutch is now a member of the firm of Henry Sonneborn & Co. He is a member of
quite a number of social and fraternal organizations, and a member of the McCulloh Street
Temple. Mr. Skutch counts hard work and reasonable economy as important factors in the
achievement of success in life. On May 1, 1877, Mr. Skutch married Miss Fannie Frank and
has two children.
JOSEPH CASTELBERG.
Son of Jacob and Emma Rodberg Castelberg, was born in Baltimore City November 26,
1863. He attended the public schools of Baltimore and graduated from the Baltimore City
College. He began active business work in 1878, and is now connected with the firm known
as the National Jewelry Company, located at 106 North Eutaw Street. Mr. Castelberg is a
member of the Ala sonic Order and the Suburban Club, and attends the Oheb Shalom Temple.
Mr. Castelberg married Miss Nellie Adler in 1901 and has had three children, two of whom
are living.
RALPH GOLDMAN
Son of Louis and Anna Goldman, was born in Baltimore City May 17, 1865, receiving his
education in the public schools and City College of Baltimore. He began his business career
as office boy at the age of thirteen. Mr. Goldman was for twelve years with H. & E. Hartman &
Co., four years with Nusbaum & Meyers and twelve years with Baltimore Bargain House.
In 1908 he became proprietor of The Kaiser Restaurant. He is a member of the Royal
Arcanum and the B. P. O. E. No. 7. On November 28, 1906, Mr. Goldman married Mrs. Ida
Francis Detering Emmerich.
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LAPSLEY & BROTHER CO.
Manufacturers of Window Shades and Dealers
in Lace and Tapestry Curtains
Curtain, Draperies and
Upholstery Brass Goods
24 HOPKINS PLACE, BALTIMORE, MD.
This house was established in 1878 by W. H. Barrieklo, of Xew York. Later Mr.
F. H. Lapsley became a member of the firm, trading under the name of Barrieklo &
Lapsley, and afterwards as F. H. Lapsley. Still later the title was changed to F. H.
Lapsley & Bro., and it now is known as the Lapsley & Bro. Co., of which Frederick
Schoenherr is president and treasurer and Harry B. King secretary. The original loca-
tion of this business was at 22 German Street, tlien to 12 South Charles Street, then
to 724 West Baltimore Street, then to Baltimore and Howard Sreets and now occui)ies
the magnificent warehouse at 24 Hopkins Place, in the very heart of Baltimore's com-
mercial district. Lapsley & Bro. Co. are dealers in window shades, lace and tapestry
curtains, draperies and upholstery brass goods, being the largest house of its kind in
Baltimore. This house also is agent for R. H. Comney Co.. also Lace Curtain !Mills,
and its trade extends over the entire South, being represented in this territory by eight
traveling salesmen. The business of Lapsley & Bro. Co. has been built up by methods
of perfect integrity and unflagging enter])rise, one of its chief aims being to attract to
Baltimore tlie great Southern trade which naturally belongs to it.
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RASCH & GAINOR
Manufacturers of Window Shades and Dealers
in Upholstery Goods, Lace Curtains
and Portieres
34 S. HANOVER ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
WINDOW SHADES.
The Hnii of l\asc-h & Gainor was es-
tablislicl .Jaiiuaiy 1, 1901. by W. G.
Kascli and H. B. Gainor. On January
1, 1907, C. S. Wolf and M. A. Crown
became members of tlie tirni. The orig-
inal and i)re.sent location of this firm
is at 34 Soutli Hanover Street, the
original building liaving been destroyed
in tlie great tire of 1904, which forced
the firm to take temporary quarters
pending the erection of tlie magnificent
five-story warehouse now occupied by
tlu'iii. Kascli &. (iainor are wholesale
manufacturers of window shades and
carry a general line of upholstery
goods, lace cuitains ami portieres. Tliis
firm is e(piipi)e(I and lias facilities for
handling any amount of business, and
its trade extends from Pennsylvania,
Maryland and \\'est \'ii-ginia to and
tliiougliout the entire South, being
represented in tlie various States by an
erticient cor])s of traveling salesmen.
Tlie liusiness of Rasch &. Gainor has
been I)uilt up on metliods of the strict-
est integrity, combined with the broad-
est enter|)risc. Tliat its policy lias
found favor is evidenced by the large
increase of its business during eacli
year since the establishment of the
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DR. SAMUEL WOLMAN
Son of Morris and Yetta (Wachsn;an) Wolnian, was born in Nashelsk, Russian Poland,
on June 17, 1880. His father is of stubborn and argumentative, but kindly nature. Samuel
Wolman was educated in the public schools of Baltimore, the Baltimore City College and
Johns Hopkins University, receiving from the last institution his degree of A.B. in 1902 and
M.D. in 1906. He began the practise of medicine immediately and was made assistant in
medicine at the Johns Hopkins Medical School. In 1909 he was promoted to the rank of
instructor in medicine. He is also in charge of the clinical division of the Phipps Dispensary
for Tuberculosis of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Wolman has written several important
papers on tuberculosis, and is a student of scientific investigation of this disease. He is a
director of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Huxley is his favorite author. His favorite
maxim (if he were inclined to preach) would be: "There is good in all and none all good."
Life's success, from Dr. Wolman's viewpoint, depends upon accident and ability. Dr. Wolman
is unmarried.
LEWIS A. GOLDSTROM
Son of Abraham and Rachel Goldstrom, was born in Baltimore September 14, 1859, was
educated in public schools, started life as errand-boy, was clerk for S. Kann Sons & Co. from
1874 to 1880, then with A. C4oldstrom & Son until 1889, then with the predecessors of Gold-
strom Bros., of which firm he is now a member. Mr. Goldstrom is a member of the Baltimore
Hebrew Congregation, and also a member of the Heptasoplis and the Clover Club. On August
30, 1892, Mr. Goldstrom married Miss Rose Rich and has three daughters, Mrs. Myra Harris
and Hortense and Gertrude Gr.ldstroni.
EPHRAIM MACHT
Mr. Maeht was born in Russia and began active life aljovit 28 years ago as a workman and
laborer. Later he engaged in the real estate business, and to-day ranks among the leading
factors in real estate lines in Baltimore City. Mr. Macht is married and has three children,
Rebecca, Sarah and Morris Macht.
REV. HERMAN GLASS
Son of Abiaham and Rebecca Glass, was born in Sohran, Germany, on the 24th day of
January, 1852. He attended the German gymnasium for seven years. Owing to poverty he
was unable to finish his education as he desired. From 1871 to 1874 Rev. Glass was a teacher
in private schools and later he became a cantor, being connected from 1874 to 1876 with the
Jewish Congregation in Westphalia and from 1876 to 1878 was cantor in Solingen Rhineland
and from 1878 to tlie pending time with Chizuk Emunah Congregation in Baltimore. Rev.
Glass is connected with the Royal Arcanum and is also a member of the Loyal Association.
He is a great student of German classics and the Talmud and is a great lover of music, having
written several musical compositions. Rev. Glass believes that the first duty in the life of
men is to learn to depend upon themselves and to trust in God and nut in human beings.
On July 25, 1880, Rev. Glass was married to Miss Rachel Fried and has had six children,
four of whom are living.
ABRAM G. HUTZLER
Son of Moses and Caroline (Neuberger) Hutzler, was born March 12, 1836, at Hagenbach,
Bavaria. He attended the public schools of Baltimore until his fourteenth year, when he
began clerking. Mr. Hutzler is president of the firm of Hutzler Bros. He is a member of the
Merchants, Phoenix and Suburban Clubs. Mr. Hutzler has not been married.
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W. E. ARNOLD
COMPANY
Manufacturers and
Importers of
Window Shades, Trunks,
Bags, Etc.
and Dealers in
Upholstery Goods, Brass Goods,
Curtain Poles, Lace Curtains,
Portieres and Draperies
28-30 S. HOWARD STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
This business was established January
1. 1874, bj' ■\Villiam E. Arnold and
Joseph W. Marshall, under the firm
u'lme of Arnold, Marshall & Company.
Later Mr. Marshall retired from the
liusiness and Mr. Arnold continued un-
der the name of AY. E. Arnold & Com-
pany, which was continued by him until
his death in August, 1904, when it wa.?
incorporated as W. E. Arnold Company,
<jf which J. A. Arnold was elected Presi-
dent, W. A. Delahay, Vice-President,
K. A. Nice, Secretary, and Joshua
Thomas, Treasurer. The first location
was at 57 North Street, next 121 Light
Street, ne.xt 20 and 22 South Charles
Street, which places were destroyed by
the great fire of 1904. They then moved
to 406 South Eutaw Street and as soon
as a building could be erected for them
near their old site, they returned to 21
South Charles Street. They have lately
moved into larger and more commodious
quarters at 28 and 30 South Howarrl
Street. W. E. Arnold Company are
dealers in Window Shades, L'pholstery,
Brass Goods, Lace and Tapestry Cur-
tains, Draperies, Trunks, Satchels, etc.,
t heir trade extending over Pennsylvania,
I 'flaware, Maryland, AVest A'irginia, and
i!ie Southern States. They maintain
r\ory facility for the prompt filling of
orders, having a full force of trained
hanils and all the latest improved ma-
chinery, run by electric motors, coupled
with an extensive stock, and the same
careful attention is given the small as
well as the larger orders.
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ELIAS NATHAN RABINOWITZ
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ORIENTAL RUG CO.
CATHEDRAL AND CHASE STREETS. BALTIMORE, MD.
W.Ms csl.-ililislKMl ill lS!»f) by Mr. C.
Kr;if1. and has lii-cn lately . incoriiorateil,
and for tlie past eleven years has. con-
(liictcil linsiiiess in one of tlie best cquii)pe(l
Iilants south of New Yoi;k. having all faeil-
ities ami nioilern inacliinery for handling
lontfacts of every size. Situated at lliil-
llO:', Cathedral Street, eorner of Chase
Street. The business of this company qk-
tends not only through the immediate local
territory, but throughout the entire South,
making a specialty of weaving handsome,
serviceable rugs from old carpets and
cleaning, storing and refitting and re-
laying cariiets generally. Most of the
machinery of this plant has been designed
liy Mr. Kraft, and constructed directly
under his supervision. The character of
tlie work done may be inferred from the
following selecti^d list of well-known insti-
tutions and individuals whose work is
handled by the Oriental Rug Company,
viz. :
Woman's College; Eutaw House; Mr.
Joseiih Condon, I'erryville, Md. ; Mr. Rob-
ert Tait, Norfolk, Va, ; Mr. Richards,
Toughkenaman, I'a. ; Mr. Elliott, Norfolk. Va. ; Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital; House of the Aged;
Doctor MacCormick ; Mr. Owings, Mt. Washington; Mr. Whitely. Catonsville. Md., and hundreds of
others.
The Oriental Rug Company has always aimed to give satisfactory service and high-class work, and
that their aim has been realized is attested by the constant increase of business which comes to this
compan.v.
Tlieir large four-stor.v building contains 14.000 square feet of floor surface. Tlie class of work
turned out by the Oriental Rug Company has always been greatly admired for its beauty and durabilit.v.
MONITOR STEAM GENERATOR MANUFACTURING CO.
212 WEST FAYETTE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Duiiiig the long years of its estal)lishmeiit in Balti-
nioie tlie local branch of the Monitor Steam Generator
Mannfacturing Co., of Landisville. Pa., has built up a
most pleasing and satisfactory business, both to the
company and to a large number of patrons. The local
ollices. situated at 212 West Fayette Street, are un-
der the management of Mr. V. .T. Bossier. The eltice
and display room are commodious and well arranged,
and a large exhibit of the Monitor Steam and Hot
Water (Jeiierators is kept constantly on view. The
ccmjinny was represented by an agency in Baltimore
for fifteen years, after which it came under the direct
management rf Mr. Bossier in 1800. ^Ir. Bossier is a
native of Philadelphia and has been connected with the
comiiaiiy since 1801. Tlie trade of Maryland and otlier
Soullieiii States is looked after from the local ollice.
The company manufactures and installs the famous
Monitor Steam and Hot Water Heating I'lants, and
also dues a general business of installing heating
pliiU-..
A few of the plants installed by the company are:
Hebrew Orphan As.\ lum
George F. K;uieriischniit
MoiuiineiituI Brewing Co.
A\iu. L. Straus
Chloride of Silver Dry ('ell
Battery C
I.ouis Coblens
Ptiul Seeger
P'l^ischinann Co.
,r. H. Fricdenwald
Dr. ('has. Cietz
N. Uulus Gill & Son
I''r:\nk (iould
St. B:ntdict's Rtctory
Jrroine Joycs
N. M. Matthews
i)r. Iivin Miller
i)r. (ieo. Reuling
St. Andrews Hall
A. N. Bastible
United Railways Co.
ACUAM G. IH'TZLKR
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THE CONSOLIDATED AMUSEMENT CO.
BALTIMORE, MD. '
llic Consolidatod Amusement Co. was in-
c'orporated ^laicli, 100!). The officers of the
f(iiiii)any are: II. A. Fitzjarrell, president;
II. A. Lcnj^nick, vice-president and secretary,
;iik1 .f. ('. Burke, treasurer; all prominent
litisiness men of Baltimore City. Tliis com-
jiany operate moving-picture theaters and are
dealers in supplies and pictures, which are
extensively sold to other theaters. The Con-
xilidated Amusement Co. conduct the mag-
nificent moving-picture theater known as
"The Blue Mouse," at 28 West Lexington
Street, being the only moving-picture theater
in the United States equipped with a mirror
screen and a pipe organ. Results produced by
these two innovations are wonderful. This
company show and sell only the highest-class
films and its business covers a wide field.
BATTLESHIP TYPE OF SAFE DEPOSIT VAULT
The wonderfu Safe Deposit Vault of Tlie Continental Trust Company lias heconie a point of special Interest to visitors
to BHitiniore's greatest office buildine:, tlie Continental Buildinir it Baltimore and Calvert Streets.
It is of the Battleship tvpe, ti.'j feet sipiare and it feet and 4 inches high.
This Vault is huilt ol li.n \ . n i/,r,l \h i,. !m., i Ai nior I'lalcs. The joints of the armor phi (e;
ailditionall.v tight with wedgrnn >-i 1 i|.- .iiiil Lr\ | s so as to be proof against any atta<-k. W'l
the use of screws or liolts in coiifl i n. nn^^ i li.' ..1,1 ^l > le vaults has been overcome liy this method of
Guarding the entrani'c to tins vnnll is a eiri'iicar door over seven and a half fiit in ihaiii.'tcr
weighing 17 tons. The circular door was aihipted because it is possible t . grind this f.nni of duo
or jambs to an ubsoliitely gas-proof joinl, afur the manner of a great valve
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LOUIS LEVI.
Son of Joseph and Babetta Apfel Levi, was born in Baltimore City on the 29th day of
December, 1868. He was educated in the public schools and City College of Baltimore City,
and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, of Boston, and studied archi-
tecture with the late Charles L. Carson. Mr. Levi is a member of the Phoenix Club, Harmony
Circle, Suburban Club, Baltimore Chapter American Institute of Architects, Charcoal Club,
Municipal Art Society and treasurer of the Architectural Club of Baltimore City. Among
the prominent buildings which Mr. Levi has designed may be mentioned the following:
Frank Memorial Hospital, synagogue for Shearith Israel Congregation, six-story building for
Burk, Fried & Co., triple warehouse for Messrs. Rosenburg, Burgunder & Hamburger, Hopkins
Place; store building on West Baltimore Street for Isidor & Albert W. Rayner, warehouse
on West Baltimore Street for William Eichengreen, double warehouse on German Street for
Isaac and Samuel W. Weinberg, warehouse on Pratt Street facing new docks for Messrs. G.
Gump & Sons, factory building for Messrs. Schloss Brothers & Co., school building for the
Talmud Torah Society, playground addition to building for Hebrew Educational Society, and
others. In addition to the above buildings, which are situated in Baltimore, may
be mentioned the following out-of-town buildings : Synagogue for Adas Israel Hebrew Con-
gregation, Sixth and I Streets, N. W., Washington. D. C; synagogue at Lakewood, N. J.;
two store buildings in Frederick, Md., one for Messrs. B. Rosenour & Sons, the other for
Messrs. Rosenstock Bros.; store building, Washington, D. C, for Mr. J. W. Wheeler, Orange,
Mass.; Assembly Hall, library and engine-house, Curtis Bay, Md. Mr. Levi is a member of
Chizuk Aniuno Congregation.
NAPOLEON B. LOBE.
Son of the late Isaac and Esther Eytinge Lobe, was born in Baltimore City, on the 3d day
of October, 1864. He attended the public schools and City College of Baltimore City, and is at
present a member of the firm of N. B. Lobe & Co., auctioneers and wholesale carpets and
mattings. Mr. Lobe attends the Madison Avenue Temple, and is a member of the Phoenix
Club, Union League Club, the Travelers' and Merchants' and the Merchants' and Manufacturers'
Associations. On April 10, 1902, Mr. Lobe married Miss Mae F. Burgunder and has two chil-
dren, Esther B. and Napoleon B., .Jr.
MRS. HENNIE (ELI) STROUSE.
Daughter of Louis Weglein and Phillipena Seliger Weglein, was born in the city of Balti-
more. Mrs. Strouse was educated in the public schools of Baltimore and graduated from
the Western Female High School. Since 1902 Mrs. Strouse has been secretary
of the Board of School Commissioners of Oheb Shalom Congregation and is connected
Avith various societies, clubs and national organizations in tlie capacity of national recording
secretary, national director, secretary of five societies, and committee chairman,
and has written several papers on philanthropic and educational subjects, and is
especially energetic in bringing pressure to bear to influence national. State and civil bodies
to pass those measures afl'ecting the betterment of home and school. ]Mrs. Strouse is a disciple
of optimism and believes in unceasing work and altruistic activity as the greatest aid to
human happiness when combined with religious faith and strong individualism. ]\Irs. Strouse's
father was a man of great generosity, ambition and fatherly devotion. Mrs. Strouse's grand-
father, Joel Seliger, died .July 3, 1892, aged eighty-three years. On April 10, 1883, Mrs.
Hennie Strouse became the -wife of Eli Strouse and is the mother of two children, one of whom
is living. Mrs. Strouse was the first Baltimore Jewess becoming a member of the Maryland
and Baltimore City Woman's Suffrage Associations. She is an ardent advocate of woman's
rights.
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WOLF COHN
WOLF COHN
Ladies^ Tailor
229 NORTH HOWARD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Cohn is the son of Hynian and Fannie Colin, and was born in Rnssia on the
14th day of May, 1874. After a most thorough training Mr. Cohn established his
present business as ladies' tailor and modiste in ISOG at 1304 Orleans Street, Baltimore,
Md. He subsequently moved to 2133 Madison Avenue and later to 2105 Madison
Avenue, and was again forced to move by increase of business to 523 North Howard
Street, and is now located at 229 North Howard Street, where he conducts one of the
best equipped Ladies' Tailoring establishments in Baltimore.
Mr. Cohn was educated in a Hebrew School, and began his business career with
\\oinl)erg Bros., afterwards with Parryfield Co. and D. Levy & Sons. He is a member
of the Royal Arcanum and connected with other beneficial relief organizations.
Mr. Colin niarried Miss Rachel Safran on December 25, 18i]4, and has eight
children livini;.
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H. C. BROWN & COMPANY
Tlie banking and brokerage house of
H. ('. J5row7i & Coiiipany was estab-
lished in li)02, by H. Carroll Brown. Mr.
Brown later took in as partners Percy
H. Goodwin and George Brown, Jr. The
offices were originally located at 20
South Street, but now occupy the mag-
nificent banking lloor in the Calvert
Building, equipped with every facility
and convenience for the transaction of
a general banking and brokerage busi-
ne.ss. The firm maintains its own offices
in New York at 49 Wall Street, with
which it is connected by private wires,
and has correspondents in all the prin-
cipal cities of the country.
CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY
The Chesapeake Steamship Company has its origin in the Powhattan Steamboat
Company, organized in ISfio. which was organized in 1864 as the Baltimore, Chesa-
peake and Richmond Steamboat Company of Baltimore City, and which, January 1, 1900,
became the Chesapeake Steamship Company, operating two lines, the "York River
Line," running between Baltimore and West Point, Va., and the "Chesapeake Line,"
plying between Baltimore and Old Point Comfort and Norfolk.
The York River Line connects with the Southern Railway at West Point, thereby
affording a gateway to the Old Dominion and points north, west and south.
The Chesa,peake Line's palatial steamers "Columbia" and "Augusta" afford a
means of communication, daily except Sunday, between Baltimore, Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk, connecting at latter point with rail lines penetrating to and through the
heart of the South.
General offices. Lisht and Lee Streets, Baltimore, Md.
THE BALTIMORE STEAM PACKET COMPANY
Since 1840 tlie elegant steamers of The Baltimore Steam Packet Company, popu-
larly known as the "Old Bay Line," have been running between Baltimore and Old
Point Comfort, Norfolk and" Portsmouth. The magnificent equipment of this line,
coupled with the famous meals which are always served, have earned for it a high
reputation with fastidious travelers. It maintains a daily service, leaving Baltimore
at G.30 p. M., southbound, and leaves Portsmouth 5. .30 p. M., Norfolk 6.20 P. m.. Old
Point Comfort 7. .30 p. ji., northbound. ]\Ir. John P. Sherwood is president and general
manager and ^Mr. James E. Byrd general passenger agent, and its Board of Directors
are: James A. Blair, New York; S. Davis Warfield, Jialtimore, ^Id. ; Jacob Epstein,
Baltimore, Md.; John R. Sherwood, Baltimore, Md. ; Douglas II. Tiiomas, Baltimore,
Md.; Wm. B. Hurst, Baltimore, Md. ; John R. Rodgers, Norfolk, Va.
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SEYMOUR MANDELBAUM
Son of George W. and Jeannette Mendelbaum, was born in Baltimore City, Jnly 25, 1847.
He attended schools in Baltimore and the Virginia High School, Winchester, Va. Mr. Mandel-
baum began active business life in 1871 with Henry Sonneborn & Co., with which house he
was connected until 1894. Mr. Mandelbaum has retired from mercantile life and is vice-
president of Fidelity & Deposit Co. (since its organization) and vice-president of the Mary-
land Casualty Co., and chairman of executive committee, since its organization ; director
United Railways & Electric Co., and director National Mechanics Bank. He is a Mason
(41 years) and member of Staunton Lodge, Virginia. Mr. Mandelbaum attends Oheb Shalom
Temple, and his one recommendation to mankind is found in the one word, "Honesty."
In ;May, 1882, Mr. Mandelbaum married Miss Sarah Sonneborn.
MAX NUSBAUM
Son of Leon and Bettie Nusbaum, was born in Norfolk, Va., on the 28th of November,
1868. He was educated in the public schools and began business life as an errand-boy, and
is at present a member of the firm of Furst Bros. & Co. Mr. Nusbaum is a Mason and a
member of the Royal Arcanum and attends Har Sinai Temple. On October 23, 1895, Mr. Nus-
baum married Miss Rose Hirshberg, daughter of Moses H. Hirshberg, and has had two chil-
dren, Arthur L. and Sophia M., both living.
DAVID SIEGEL
Son of Samuel and Ana Siegel, was born in New York, April ,'5, 1860, and attended the
primary and grammar schools of New York. Began business life as a clerk in a wholesale
hosiery house, was salesman for several years, taking up later the retail business, and is
now a member of the firm of Siegel, Rothschild & Co., umbrella manufacturers, in Baltimore
City. Mr. Siegel's ideas of the essentials of a successful life is found in "Conscientiousness,
close application and a liberal mind." He had made a life study of practical business methods,
which he has applied as nearly as possible to his own business.
Mr. Siegel married Miss Selina Weinberg. December 4, 1888, and has had four children,
all living.
DR. JOSEPH BLUM.
Son of Gumbrot and Fannie Blum, was born at Maysville, Ky., on the 19th day
of March, 1861, was educated in the public schools of Baltimore and graduated from the
University of Maryland and Maryland College of Pharmacy, and has received the degrees
of Ph.D. and M.D. Dr. Blum began the active work of life as manufacturing chemist for
the firm of Sharp & Dohme and later began the practice of medicine. Dr. Blum is consulting
Physician, trustee of Eutaw Place Congregation, president Jewish Theological Seminary and
trustee Jewish Hospital, and is ex-president of the Hebrew Baltimore Business Men's Associa-
tion. On March 9, 1887, Dr. Blum married Miss Hannah Hopheimer and has had three
children, all living.
JACOB S. GOLDSMITH.
Son of Simon and Regina L. Goldsmith, M'as born in the city of Washington on the 20th
day of December, 1860. He was educated in the public schools of Baltimore, and at the
present time is associated with his brother, Meyer B. Goldsmith, in the wholesale custom
tailoring business, trading under the name of the Monumental Custom Tailoring Company.
Mr. Goldsmith is president of tlie Hebrew Friendship Cemetery Co., member of the Phoenix
Club, the Suburban Club, the Harmony Circle and the Royal Arcanum, and is a member of
the executive committee of the Mount Royal Improvement Association. Mr. Goldsmith is
associated with the ^ladison Avenue Temple. On March 3, 1904, he was married to Misa
]\Iabel S. Sdii iiiid lias tlirce children, Simon Albert. Alberta Son and Regina Letitia.
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CHARLES F. MENGERS
15 WEST SARATOGA STREET
Near Charles Street
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Cliarle.s F. Meiigers, prior to 1897, when he started
a merchant tailoring business on liis own aeeount, was
cutter for F. Stauf & Sons, than which no merchant
tailoring firm ever held a higher rank. Mr. Mengers
was originally located at 239 E. German Street, but at
present has his establisliment at 15 W. Saratoga Street,
wliere he conducts a liigh-class mercliant tailoring estab-
lisliment, and numbers among his patrons the foremost
citizens of Baltimore.
L'4(l
LOUIS K. CUTMAX
jiW ..Lr.MO-
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F. M. ARNREICH
Dealers in Fish, Crab and Game
14-18 LEXINGTON (FISH) MARKET
BALTIMORE, MD.
J'or more tlian a quarter of a century Mr. Arnreich. a native of Baltimore, has been
engaged in supplying fish, crabs and game to the particular people of Baltimore. Mr.
Arnreich entered into business uhen a young man. buying and selling lisli in a small
way, till to-day his trade embraces "the best" of Baltimore's family, restaurant and
hotel trade. His headquarters. 14-18 Fish ilarket. Lexington iMarket. presents a busy
scene each working day during the week, and he and his two sons are kept busy supply-
ing family, hotel, restaurant and caf^ trade, which has been built up and maintained
l)y methods of strict integrity and luivarying fair dealings during his twenty-live years
of liusincss ;(cti\it\-. ■Phcne number. St. I'aul ].")4.
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MOSES N. FRANK.
Son of Xison and ]Minna Walter Frank, was born in the city of Baltimore, on the 1st of
March, 1853. Echicated in the public schools of Baltimore, Mr. Frank started in the world
at the age of thirteen as an errand boy; later went into the wholesale clothing business,
which was continued from his twenty-second year to his forty-second year. Mr. Frank was
president and vice-president of the Eastern League Baseball Club for seven years. Mr. Frank
served in the Second Branch of the City Council from 1899 to 1901, on the Board of Trustees
of Oheb Shalom Congregation for three years, director of the Hebrew Benevolent Society
(1903-1906), member of the Harmony Circle Board of Governors for thirty years, its president
for eight years, member of Board of Governors of Phoenix Club for twenty years, its chair-
man of Hoyse Committee for fifteen years, member of Jail Board seven years, and Order of
Eagles for ten vears.
SILAS M. FLEISCHER.
Son of I'hnanuel and Theresa Fleischer, was boin July 11, 18G0, in tlie citj' of Baltimore,
where his father was a merchant. His education was received in the public schools of the
city and in Goldsmith's Private School. In 1876 he embarked in the wholesale furnishing
business, which has since given place to the wholesale hair business. Mr. Fleischer is a
member of the Harmony Circle, also a member of Phoenix Club. Mr. Fleischer is identified
with the Oheb Shalom Congregation — on the school board of which he served ten years —
attending also the Cliizuk Emunah Synagogue. Integrity, honesty, uprightness of character,
Mr. Fleischer regards as no small items in the prosecution of the success he has achieved
in life. On November 6, 1900, Mr. Fleischer married Miss Blanche Mohr. He has one child.
Miss Theresa M. Fleischer.
MOSES H. HIRSHBERG
Son of Henry and ^liriam Allmeyer Hirshberg, was born in the city of Baltimore on the
7th day of July, 1845. He was educated in the private schools of Professor Knapp and Dr.
Grosser, and began his business career as clerk in his father's business. In 1865 he became
connected with the firm of Hirshberg Bros. & Hollander, and since 1879 one of the firm of
Hirshberg, Hollander & Co. Mr. Hirshberg has been actively associated with the Federated
Charities, the Red Cross Society, the Society for the Protection for the Cruelty to Children,
and also is a member of the Royal Arcanum and the Heptasophs. Mr. Hirshberg attends the
Har Sinai Temple, and for his life's policy has adopted the Golden Rule, aiming always to
be broad and liberal-minded and striving at all times to make his word his bond. Mr. Hirsh-
berg married Miss S. Goldsmith on July 11, 1869, and has had four children, viz., Mrs.
Emanuel Ullman, Mrs. Max Kusbaum (deceased), Isador Hirshberg and Milton Hirshberg.
DAVID WIESENFELD
Son of Moses and Betsy Friedenwald Wiesenfeld, was born in Baltimore City in June,
1848, receiving his early education in the local public schools and later attending Morgan's
Institute. He began his business life as clerk in the cotton, lumber and export business, after-
wards on his own account, and is now secretary of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks.
Mr. Wiesenfeld was for a number of years director and superintendent of the Baltimore
Hebrew Congregation Sunday School, was the first secretary of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum
and treasurer and director, respectively, of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Mr. Wiesenfeld is
an Elk, an Eagle, a member of the Jr. 0. U. A. M. and a Scottish Rite Mason of the thirty-
third degree. Mr. Wiesenfeld married IMiss Sarah Metzger on May 23, 1871, and has had
five children.
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LOUIS STRAUSS
'if*
MOSES STRAUSS
STRAUSS BROS.
Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods
LOMBARD AND PACA STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
This old import-
ing and jobbing dry
goods firm was es-
tablislied in 1855 by
Moses, Louis and
Abraham Strauss.
The three founders
of the house died
during the years
1904 and 1905, since
w li i c li time the
business lias been
conducted by their
sons, E ra a n u e 1,
Man es, S y d n e y,
Jesse, ]\Iyer and
Leon Strauss. The
founders of this
house were born in
Bonefeld. Wnrten-
berg, but came to
this country when
quite young and
settled in Baltimore.
Strauss Bros, occuiiy
the two magnificent
warcliouses at the
northwest corner of
Lombard and Paca
Streets, where is
carried one of the
most ample stocks
of dry goods to be
found in Baltimore,
in wliich line they
are direct importers
and jobbers. The
territory covered by
the business of this
house extends
t h r 0 11 g h o u t the
South and South-
west, being covered
regularly by many
1 raveling men. The
reputation of
Strauss Brothers
was founded in in-
t e g r i t y by the
fathers, and is main-
tained in honor by
the sons.
AlJKAll.V.M STKAIISS
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WILLIAM GARTHE COMPANY
Slate and Tile Roofers
MARYLAND AVENUE AND OLIVER STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
£XI'1:RIMEXTAL station, naval ACAI)E-MY, ANNAPOLIS, Ml).
Among the big industries in Baltimore is tlie Wni. Garthe Co., founded in 1889 by
Wm. J. Garthe — father of tlie present head, Mr. Wm. W. Garthe. The father of the
founder was a large contractor in the same line in Frankburg, Germany, and the busi-
ness has descended from father to son dining tlie past 150 years.
The first location in Baltimore was at 32 West jSIontgomery Street, then at 1525
Maryland Avenue, and at present at Maryland Avenue and Oliver Street, where they
have ground space of 100 by 100 feet, and a plant of the same size at West Arlington,
Md. Their work is in evidence everywhere throughout the country. Among the con-
tracts fulfilled are:
Oheb Shalom Temple
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
McCulloh Street Synagogue
Bryn Mawr College, Baltimore
St. Paul Reformed Church, Baltimore
Safe Deposit & Trust Co.
Company Barracks, Fort Howard, Md.
Enoch Pratt Library No. 12
College and Administration Building
Boys' School, Locli Raven
St. John's College, Annapolis, ]Md.
U.S. — General Store Bhlg., Annapolis
U. S. — Hook & Ladder House. Annapolis
U. S. — Power House, Anna])()lis
Academy Building. Physical Laburnlnry
and Library, 3S,000 sq. ft., Annapolis
Sewage Pumping Station, Washington;
45,000 sq. ft.
Columbia Avenue Car Barn, Baltimore;
350,000 sq. ft. — largest roofing conlnut
ever taken south of New \'ork
Barracks, Fortress Monroe, ^'u.
PoM^er House, Newport News and Hamp-
ton, Va.
Willard Hotel, Washington
Barnes Hospital, Washington
Jacob Epstein Residence
Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, W. Va.
Camden Station, l^altimore
.Mt. Royal Station, Baltimore
Associate Reformed Church
Administration Building, Soldiers' Home,
\Vasiiingt(ni. D. C.
^It. Royal Pnmjiing Station, Baltimore
Pratt Street Power House, Baltimore
Administration Building, ^Maryland Peni-
tentiarv
Springlieid State Hospital, Md.
]\t;('itoii Orjjlian Asylum, Md.
iJallimore Sewerage Pumping Station
Addilion St. Joseph's Hospital
J'.eixcdere Hotel, Baltimore
( avalry Stables, Fort Meyer. Va.
W. B. & A., Annapolis .Junction
JAC0I3 S. GOLDSMITH
Y^'
t^
e«Lir.-ioB£.
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FRANK A. KNOWLES & CO., incorporated
ROOFING AND PIPE COVERING
306-308 N. Holiday Street, Md. Washington Office: 612 E. Street, N. Y.
MARYLAND CASUALTY BLILDING, BALTIMORE, MD., COVERED WITH INLAID SLATE ROOFING
Our Slag, Inlaid Slate and Composition Roofing are guaranteed for a period of ten years. Should
a leak show up during the above period, we repair .same free of charge.
We also furnish and apply 85 per cent. Magnesia and Asbestos steam pipe and boiler coverings of
every description. Also coverings for hot and cold water pipes. Nonpareil cork for brine and ammonia
pipes.
SOME OF THE BUILDINGS ROOFED BY US.
State Tobacco AVarehouse 24,000 square feet.
American Label Co 39,000 square feet.
Maryland Casualty Co 8,400 square feet.
Horn & Horn Building 2,600 square feet.
Eastern Female Higli School 26,000 square feet.
Gardiner Dairy 6,500 square feet.
Bay View Asylum 25,000 square feet.
Mutual Chemical Co 88,000 square feet.
Steam pipes, boilers, etc., covered in the following buildings by us.
Baltimore & Ohio Office Building.
Standard Oil Co. No. 59 School, Baltimore, Md.
City Hall. Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Western Female High School. New Hub Building.
No. 'J School, Baltimore, Md. (Jourt House.
New Baltimore & Ohio Power House, Locust Point, and many others.
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LEWIS PUTZEL
Son of Selig and Sophie Neuberger Putzel, was born in Baltimore City on December 16,
1806. His father, Selig Putzel, was a director of the Hebrew Benevolent Society for more
than twenty-five years, and also president of Har Sinai Temple. Lewis Putzel was educated in
the public schools (elementary) and City College of Baltimore City, receiving from the latter,
in 1885, a Peabody Prize. He graduated from the University of Maryland Law School in
1888, being awarded the thesis prize. Since 1888 he has practised his profession and was
appointed city attorney in 1896 by Mayor Hooper for two years; was member of commission
that framed Baltimore City Charter, 1898; member of House of Delegates 1895, elected to
State Senate 1899 and re-elected 1901. Mr. Putzel also was a director of the Reform League.
Lewis Putzel married Miss Birdie Rosenberg on June 12, 1899, and has had two children,
Edward S. and Margaret, both living.
ELKAN DREY
Son of S. and Babette Drey, was born in Heidingsfeld, Germany, January 13, 1831, was
educated in the public schools of Germany and afterwards in advanced school for commercial
studies. Began his business career in 1846, became a member of the firm of Lewis Lauer &
Co. in 1859 and is now retired.
Mr. Drey attends the Har Sinai Temple, on the board of which he has been a member. He
is also a member of the Board of Managers of the Hebrew Benevolent Association, member
of Federated Jewish Charities, Society of California Pioneers and Phoenix Club. Mr. Drey
considers "a strict adherence to the truth and the spending of less than you make" to be the
cardinal doctrines of a life's success. Elkan Drey married Clara Lauer (who died in 1883)
on April 26, 1865, and has no children.
LOUIS K. GUTMAN
Son of Joel and Bertha Kayton Gutman, was born in Baltimore City on the 11th day of
May, 1860. He was educated in public and private schools and began his business career
at the age of sixteen as an employee of Joel Gutman & Co., of which firm h« became an
active member when he M'as twenty-one. Mr. Gutman is also vice-president of the Gosman
Ginger-Ale Co. and director of the Maryland Casualty Co. In 1908 Mr. Gutman was vice-
president of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, also a director of the Maryland Prisoners' Aid
Society. He is president of the Phcenix Club, a member of the Suburban Club and an Elk.
Mr. Gutman attends the Madison Avenue Temple. The simple yet powerful text, which Mr.
Gutman regards as the secret of all genuine success, is found in the two words, "Truth and
Honesty." Mr. Gutman married Miss Ida N. Neuberger on November 18, 1886, and has
had three children, Adele, Elsie and Joel, all living.
JULIUS H. WYMAN.
Son of Emanuel H. and Henrietta Block Wyman, was born on the 25th day of October,
1866, at Alexandria, Va. Mr. Wyman was educated in public and private schools of
Baltimore and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1888, and bears the degree of
L.L.B. After his graduation Mr. Wyman entered into the practice of law. He has been
connected with the Hebrew Benevolent Society for twenty years, and for five years prior to
1909 was its president. He has also been director of Maryland Asylum for Feeble-Minded
Children, having served for four years past, and is a member of and has served as president
of The Improved Order B'Nai B'rith. On March 30, 1898, Mr. Wyman married Miss Sarah
M. Hutzler.
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MONUMENTAL
CUSTOM TAILORING COMPANY
Tailors to the Trade Only
327 W. BALTIMORE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Monumental Custom Tail-
oring Conijiany was established
September, 189(i, by Jacob S.
Goldsmitli and Meyer B. Gold-
smith, and is situated at 327
^\'est Baltimore Street, where is
conducted one of tlie highest-
class and lai'gest businesses of
its kind south of New York. The
Monumental Custom Tailoring
Company are wholesale custom
tailors to the trade only. The
magnificent success of this com-
pany is due to the strict integ-
rity which has marked all its
transactions, and the uniform ex-
cellence of its work, and, further-
more, to the fact that it has
"one price for all — gives the best
possible values for the money,
and gives no premiums." This
concern employs 275 hands under
tlicir direct supervision; covers
(crjitory east of the Ohio River
lo the ocean and south to tlie
(ill If. Tills liim are tlie pioneer
rxcliisive wjiolesalo custom tail-
ors to tlie trade in Baltimore.
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MEYER B. GOLDSMITH
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DAVID S. WALLERSTEIN
Wholesale
Millinery and
Novelties
12 SOUTH HANOVER STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
This business was establislied in 1803
l>y Mr. David S. Wallerstein, who had
lifpn connected for several years with tlie
ikl importing and jobbing millinery house
id" Nathan llnhr, formerly at 21 West
Baltimore Street. The original location
of this business was at 3 South Hanover
Street, which building was destroyed in
the fire of 1904, forcing Mr. Wallerstein
to find temporary location at 729 West
Baltimore Street. In 1905 the business
was moved to 12 South Hanover Street,
viliere it is at present located. This es-
lililisliment is thoroughly equipped wit'i
(■\ery facility and convenience for t!;e
transaction of the large business which
Mr. Wallerstein controls. Recently there
lias been annexed two floors on German
Street to meet the stock demands of the
coming season. The policy of this liusi-
ness has been to give to the trade at all
times the benefit of the latest and choicest
(illerings of the market at reasonable
prices. The territory covered by this
house extends as far south as Florida and
as far west as Tennessee, and is covered
by six traveling salesmen. D. S. Waller-
stein is an importer and jobber of milli-
nery goods and novelties of the latest and
most approved type, being constantly in
touch with the leading trade and fashicn
centers.
ISAAC DAVIDSON
Son of Levi and Sarah Davidson, was born at Helniarsliausen, Province of Hessen Nassau,
Germany, on the 14th day of August, 1853. Mr. Davidson was educated at his father's school
and had private lessons in French and Latin up to his thirteenth year, when he came to
America to live with his uncles in New York, and for several years attended night schools. He
started in business life when he was a little over thirteen years of age as clerk for his uncles,
and later became a bookkeeper, then agent for a paper mill and later went to Alabama and
started a business there, and since 188-1 has been in the furniture business in Baltimore. Mr.
Davidson is a director of the Hebrew Education Society and of the local branch, Alliance
Israelite Universelle. He is a trustee of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, and for many
years chairman of their religious school commissioners. Mr. Davidson's father was cantor
and teacher for forty-three years of the congregation at Helmarshausen and was noted for his
sturdy honesty, devotion to duty and to his faith, as well as to his family. Levi Davidson
came from a family of Chasans, and his wife, Sarah, was a grajaddaughter of Joseph Abraham
Friedlander, rabbi of Westphalia, Prussia. Mr. Isaac Davidson is a member of the Royal
Arcanum, the Heptasophs, Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association, Travelers' and IVIer-
chants' Association, Red Cross Society, Theological Seminary, N. Y., the National Consumptive
Home, Denver, and many other societies. The success which Mr. Davidson has achieved in
life he attributes to honesty, sobriety and industry, which habits he acquired early in life
through the responsibilities which came to him through the desire and necessity to help his
parents and his numerous brothers and sisters, demanding that he should practice the most
rigid economy and frugality. On March 6, 1881, Mr. Davidson married Miss Adele Pollack,
daughter of the late Uriah A. Pollack, to whose business he succeeded. Mr. Davidson has had
seven children, five of whom are living.
DR. JOSEPH ENOCH GICHNER
Son of Jacob and Johanna Enoch Gichner, was born August 18, 1864, at Bielitz, Austria
( Silesia ) . He attended the public school and gymnasium of Europe, graduated from Uni-
versity of Maryland and did medical department post-graduate work in Vienna, Berlin, Rome
and London. Dr. Gichner is visiting physician to University and Hebrew Hospitals, director
and visiting physician of Jewish Home for Consumptives, member Medical and Chirurgical
Faculty of Maryland, National Association for Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, Ameri-
can Medical Association, Baltimore County Medical Association and Commission Public
Baths of Baltimore City, and teacher at University of Maryland. Dr. Gichner attends Har
Sinai Temple, and his life's motto is : "Work ; do your best whatever your occupation, and
mind your own affairs." Dr. Gichner married Miss Pauline Ash and has four children, by
name, Manuel Gutman, Joanna Esther, Carlyn and Louise Dorothy Gichner.
LEWIS HOCHHEIMER
Son of Rev. Henry and Rosalia Hochheimer, was born in Baltimore on August 7, 1853.
He was educated in the public schools in Baltimore and graduated from the Law Department
of the University of Maryland and since 1874 has been actively engaged in the practice of law.
Mr. Hochheimer is a member of the Masonic Order and the I. O. M. He has been especially
active in the work of caring for children and for six years was president of the Maryland
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
LEON GOODMAN
Son of Raphael and Pauline Goodman, was born in Germany, September 15, 1875, and
was educated in the public schools of Baltimore. jNIr. Goodman began active life as a stock
clerk, and is now a member of the wholesale millinery firm of Goodman, Wallach and Helber.
Unmarried.
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CRONHARDT, DUMLER & COMPANY
The Flower
and Feather House
5 AND 7 S. HANOVER STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Flower and Feather House was
established January 1, 1903. by John
Cronhardt. Jr., Albert M. Dumler and
Klias Simon, who were all former em-
ployees of the Trautmann Importing
Co., whom they bought out and suc-
ceeded, and M'ere located at 27 West
Baltimore Street prior to the great
lire of February 7, 1904, and now oc-
cupy four floors and basement at 7
Hanover Street, with an annex in
Xo. 5.
Making a specialty of liowers and
feathers, and all novelties as they ap-
pear, and by reason of the especial
attention given to the flower and
feather business in all its branches,
the firm of Cronhardt, Dumler & Co.
has earned the title and is widely
known as ''The Flower and Feather
House."
With a thoroughly organized house
force and seven traveling salesmen,
and always showing a proper assort-
ment of merchandise appealing to
buyers of millinery from any section
of the country, the growth of this
lirm's business is not remarkable.
The territory covered and in which
large business is transacted includes
the States of ^Maryland, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia,
Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia. Florida,
Tennessee, A 1 a b a m a , ^Mississippi,
Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma.
The policy of this firm has been to
do a business of mutual benefit, and
through honest merchandising to
merit the confidence of its patrons
and the communitv in general.
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SAMUEL E. REINHARD
Samuel Reinhard, son of Emanuel and Henritta Reinhard, was born in Baltimore City
January 3, 1855. His father was among the first Hebrew settlers in Baltimore, liaving been
one of the original thirteen who organized the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, now known
as the JNIadison Avenue Temple. He attended the Baltimore City public and high schools, and
began his work as an errand boy for Mettee & Alexander, merchant tailor; then as dry goods
salesboy at the age of fifteen years for S. Weinberg, Baltimore ; later with H. Cohen, of Win-
chester, Va.; then with Bamberger & Coleman, Cumberland, Md. (1871); after that with
Jordan & Keyser as road salesman. In 1875 he went into business on his own account in the
retail line, at Webster City, Iowa. In 1877 removed to JNIorris, 111., and continued there until
1880, when he came to Baltimore to enter the business of Reinhard, Meyer & Company. Mr.
Reinhard is secretary and treasurer of the Clothiers' Board of Trade of Baltimore City,
which position he has filled for twenty-five years; in fact, since it started, he having organized
the association. He is a member of the Hebrew Congregation, and is connected with the
Harmony Circle and all the Hebrew charities. On June 3, 1901, Mr. Reinhard married ]Mrs.
Sarah Gans (nee Sarah ]M. Moses, daughter of Moses Moses and sister of Judge J. M. Moses).
MARTIN LEHMAYER
Son of Simon and Henrietta Dellevie Lehmayer, was born in Baltimore City in 1861.
He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1882 as honor man of liis class, and is a
member of the Baltimore Bar. He represented the third legislative district of Baltimore City
in the House of Delegates of Maryland at the sessions of 1900, 1906 and 1908, and was
chairman of the Judiciary Committee at each of the above sessions. In 1909 he was appointed
Judge of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City by Governor Crothers to fill the vacancy
created by the death of Judge Conway M. Sams. Mr. I.ehmayer married Miss Emma B.
Ulman and has one daughter. Miss Henrietta U. Lehmaver.
MICHAEL AMBACH
Son of Samuel and Etta Rosenbaum Ambach, was born in Bavaria, Gei'many, on February
19, 1844. He was educated in the public schools of Germany and started in the clothing
business in 1863 at Newark, Ohio; later came to Baltimore and engaged in the same business,
which is known to-day as M. Ambach & Sons. Mr. Ambach's business motto is: "Be straight-
forward, honorable and truthful." On March 18, 1869, he married Miss Jennie Burgunder and
has four children, by name, Etta, David, Meyer and Albert.
DR. SAMUEL AMBERG.
Son of Jacob and Minna Loevenbein Amberg, was born at Cannstatt, Germany, on the
15th day of August, 1874. Dr. Amberg attended the Gymnasium of Cannstatt, the University
of Heidelberg and the University of Berlin. He began the practice of medicine in 1899, and is
associate in pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University, a visiting physician to the children's
department, Hebrew Hospital, and also a member of American Physiological Society, the
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapy, American Society of Bio-
logical Chemists.
MANES STRAUSS
Son of Abraham and Rosa Strauss, was born in Baltimore City May 14, 1873. Mr.
Strauss was educated in the Baltimore City schools, and his first employment was with the
firm of Strauss Bros., of which firm he is now a member. Mr. Strauss is president of the
Shearith Israel Congregation and is largely interested in religious and charitable work. Mr.
Strauss, in November, 1907, was married to Miss Augusta Sperling.
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^ ^ & HELBER ^
Wholesalers and Importers of
Millinery
113 WEST BALTIMORE ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Goodman, Wallacli
& llelber was established in tlie
year 1906, the firm members be-
ing Leon Goodman, Samuel N.
Wallach and William F. Helber,
all men of practical experience
in the millinery business. Tlie
original location of this business
was 1 South Hanover Street and
its present location is 113 West
Baltimore Street. There it car-
ries a complete standard line of
millinery goods. Goodman, Wal-
lach & Helber are importers and
wholesale dealers in millinery
goods, and may always be relied
upon to show only tlie latest
and newest class of goods. Their
business covers a wide territory
throughout the South and South-
western section of the country,
which territory is efficiently cov-
ered by seven traveling salesmen.
The house display covers an ex-
tensive floor space in their com-
modious five-story warehouse,
and all departments are in
charge of experienced hands. The
reputation of Goodman, Wallach
& Helber is built upon absolute
integrity and unfiagging enter-
piise, as evidenced by tlie con-
sistent increase of business since
the firm's inception.
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HOME OF THE FRAXCIS COMPANY, 1>'C.
THE FRANCIS COMPANY, Inc.
Manufacturers of
Men's Fine Straw Hats
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Francis Company was incorporated Marcli 22. 1009. witli the foUowing manu-
facturing directors: W. H. Francis, J. S. Francis, E. B. Gregg, C. Wacher, Jr., and
E. A. Sauerwine. ■\Jr. W. H. Francis was formerly vice-president of the Brigham
Hopkins Co.; Messrs. J. S. Francis and C. Wacker, Jr.. were formerly in business under
the name of Francis, Wacker & Company, and Mr. E. B. Gregg was associated with tiie
firm of J. J. Haines & Company. The ollices and plant of this company are situated at
224 and 226 North Calvert Street, where is maintained one of the best equipped, com-
modious and conveniently arranged factories of its kind in the East. The business of
the Francis Company is devoted exclusively to the wholesale numufacture of men's
fine straw hats, and their business extends all over tlie United States and into Cuba,
Canada and the Hawaiian Islands. Eight to ten salesmen are on the road in seasons,
and the general employees of this house range from 150 to 200 hands.
W. H. Francis President
J. S. Fraxcis Vice-President
E. B. Gregg Treasurer
Wm. Bavernschmidt Secretary
Chas. Wacker, Jr Assistant Secretary and Treasurer
ALEXANDER M. HANLINE
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YOUNG & SELDEN CO.
Bank and Commercial Stationers, Lithographers,
Printers, Blank Book Makers and
Steel Die Embossers
BALTIMORE, MD.
This linn was tstabli^iicd in December, 1S8S, by E. B. Young, who in 1892, with
Arthur T. Rolden, formed the co-partnersliip of Young & Selden. Later on Mr. Oscar T.
Smith was taken into the firm. In 1902 the business was incorporated as the Young &
Selden Co. The business location of this firm is 301 to 305 Nortli Calvert Street, wliere
is conducted a perfectly equipped and modernly appointed plant for handling the
extensive and growing business tliis company enjoys. The Young & Selden Co. are
Bank and Commercial Stationers, Lithographers, Blank Book Makers, Printers and
Steel Die Embossers. The trade of tliis c()in])any covers a wide area and it ranks among
the leading houses in its line in tlie country. The ofbcers of the company are: E. B.
Young, President; Arthur T. Selden, Treasurer; Oscar T. Smitli, Vice-President;
George Knefely, Secretary.
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HUGO STEINER
Son of Samuel and Therese Steiner, was born in Neusiedel am See, Austria, November
14, 1865. His father, who died February 6, 1887, was a soldier, one of the first Jewish
officers in the Austrian army and was twice decorated by the emperor. Hugo came to this
coimtry when nine years of age, and attended Zion School, the Baltimore City College, Johns
Hopkins University (A. B. 1885), and University of Maryland (LL.B. 1887). Mr. Steiner
began the practice of Law immediately after graduation and is a member of the law firm of
Steiner & Putzel, his partner being Senator Lewis Putzel. He has been secretary of the
Hebrew Education Society of Baltimore since 1909 and is a member of tiie Bar Association
of Baltimore, Maryland State Bar Association, Federated Jewish Societies and United
Hebrew Charities of Baltimore. Mr. Putzel is associated with tlie Oheb Shalom Congrega-
tion and in 1891 published a work on "Alimony." Mr. Steiner is not married.
BENJAMIN ROTHSCHILD
Son of Abraham and Lena Rothschild, was born on April 18, 1861, in Cincinnati. His
father was a cloth merchant and at one time was president of a synagogue in Philadelphia.
Mr. Rothschild is a descendant of the Rothschild's of Frankfort-on-the-Main. He was educated
in the public schools and began active business life as a salesman; was connected from 1879
to 1887 with the Philadelphia Barring Machinery Co., and has several inventions to his credit,
applicable to umbrellas and machinery. Mr. Rothschild is a member of the Masonic Order,
Knights of Pythias, Royal Arcanum and National Union. On January 13, 1891, he married
Miss Sadie Weinberg and has had four children, all living.
TANCHUM SILBERMAN
Son of Jehudah Leib and Taube Silberman, was born in Poschwetin, Gub. Kovno, Russia,
on May 24, 1863. Mr. Silberman was educated in Cheder and Beth Hmidrasch in Russia and
had private training in America. From October, 1882, to October, 1885, he was cantor of the
Chazan Bnei Israel Congregation, Baltimore. Since March, 1885, he has been a member of
the firm of Silberman & Todes. In 1893-4 he was president of the Mikro Kodesch Congrega-
tion; since 1887, director of the Talmud Torah Society; he is a member of the Board of
Directors Shearith Israel Congregation ; chairman Finance Committee United Hebrew Chari-
ties 1908-10, and is actively interested in almost every charitable society in Baltimore, and
is a member of the Royal Arcanum and National Union. Mr. Silberman counts honesty,
straightforwardness and activity as the surest means of attaining true success in life. On
November 1, 1891, he married Miss Annis Bromson and has had ten children, Bessie, Lillian,
Freda, Leon, Alvin, Jerome, Eleanor, Sylvin, Milton and Evelyn, all living.
SYLVAN HAYES LAUCHHEIMER
Son of Meyer Henry and Babette E. Lauchheimer, was born in Baltimore City January
22, 1870. He attended the public schools. City College, Johns Hopkins University and
University of Maryland (law school), beginning the practise of law July 1, 1892. Mr.
Lauchheimer was assistant city solicitor, 1904-1908, and deputy city solicitor since 1908. He
married Miss Florence Ambach April 27, 1905, and has no children.
SAMUEL M. WALLACH
Son of Myer and Matilda Wallach, was born in Baltimore City, Marcli 10, 1871, and re-
ceived his education in the elementary schools and the City College of Baltimore. He began
business life as an entry clerk, and is now a member of the firm of Goodman, Wallach and
Helber. On June 18, 1899, Mr. Wallach married Miss Carrie Baernstein, and has one child,
Stanley H. Wallach.
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AMERICAN
FUNERAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA
Incorporated
OFFICE
1469 MYRTLE AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MD.
The American Funeral Benefit Association was incoiporated in October, 1S95. Tiiis
association is the voluntary association of over seven hundred organizations, for the pur-
pose of reimbursing such organizations that pay funeral benefits to the beneficiaries
or representatives of deceased members thereof and such organizations hereinafter
becoming members of this association, for losses incurred through the payment of sucli
benefits.
Its success has been unparalleled ; it has made the weakest organization as strong
as the strongest in the manner of paying death benefits. It luis contributed more than
any other cause to the marvelous growth of the orders.
It deals with the organization, through their secretary, and not with the indi-
viduals. In case of the death of a member in good standing in any subordinate body
connected with this association said subordinate bodj' will be reimbursed for the amount
of death benefits not to exceed $-250. Benefits are graded to all members enrolled after
the original application has been acce])ted.
The association is a little over fourteen years old and has not an unpaid claim on
its books.
Statement December 31, 1909.
Balance December 31, 1!U)S .$5,408.20
Received from December 31, 190S. to Deceinber 31. lOdO 98,974.03
Total $104,442.23
Expenses.
325 claims at $250.00 each $81,250.00
10 " '• 200.00 each 2,000.00
11 " " 150.00 each 1.65Q.00
3 " " 100.00 each 300.00 $85,200.00
Transferred to Saving Fund G.300.00
Other Expenses as per vouchers <lrawn 9.872.31 10,172.31 101,372.31
Balance December 31, 1909 $3,069.92
I n vest men Is.
In Reserve Fund $12,433.60
In Contingent Fund 200.00
Balance on liand 3,069.92
Total wortli $15,703.52
McDibershiiK
Number of Organizations on i\oll December 31, 1909 710
Number of Members on Roll December 31, 1909 45.080
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DAVID WIESENFELD
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THE GUTH ROMAN CAFE
320-324 CHARLES STREET, NORTH
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Guth Roman Cafe was establislied in December, 1!H)4, and is one of the nu)st
exquisitely fashioned Inncheon and bonbon establishments in the eonntry. This cafe
is modeled after the style of a Venetian garden; in fact is tlie replica of one of the
most celebrated places in old Italy. No expense has been spared to make the Giith
Iloman Cafe as cosy and as comfortable as it is aesthetic and beautiful; the idea
being to blend with the quaint old Roman atmosphere every niddern ideal of efficiency
in menu and in service. Here is vended all high class confectionery, and served ladies'
luncheon, ice cream and fountain drinks, "catering to the elite" exclusively.
320-324 CHARLES STREET, NORTH
L'Gl
LEON E. GREENBATJM
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Established 1901
STEWART & CO.
Modern Department Store
HOWARD AND LEXINGTON STS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Orijiiiiitl inciiibprs of tlie fiiin — Louis Stewart, President: Geo. V. Post, Vice-
President; W. J. Ruffner, Assistant Treasurer and Secretary.
Present members of the firm — Louis Stewart, President; Geo. V. Post, Vice-
President : C. E. Steinkamp, Assistant Treasurer ; W. B. Goodwin, Secretary.
^Ir. Stewart, ]Mr. Post and Mr. Steinkamp were formerly of Louisville, where
they were connected with large dry goods houses.
]Mr. Stewart is also president of The Great ^McCreery Stores, 28d and .34th Streets,
Stewart & Co.'s New York connections.
Howard and Lexington Streets is the original and present location of the business.
Character of our business — Modern department store. We have all the up-to-date
facilities for selling and delivering, and for the general care of our patrons.
Policy of the business is to give our patrons high-grade merchandise at popular
prices by complete up-to-date systems.
Our immense purchasing power enables lis to oll'er our patrons high-class mer-
chandise at low prices.
2W)
DR. HARRY FRIEDEXWALD
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BALriMOac.
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HUTZLER BROTHERS COMPANY
The establishment known to Baltinioieans of to-chiy as Hutzler Brothers may be said to have come into
existence in July, 1858, when Mr. Abram G. Hutz'ler, senior memlier of the present company, opened
a modest store at the southwest corner of Howard and Clay Streets. Mr. Hutzler was a boy at this timej
too joung to trade in his own name, and so he used his father's, the firm being called "M. Hutzler i\; Son."
It was a small, two-story building, with the tiny show windows of the period, but no doubt the ladies,
in quaint crinolines and chignons, who came to buy delaine and chintz and feminine fallals generally, were
just as keen about the latest styles as are their descendants, who demand real lace and furs of Ru.ssian sable.
In 1867, Mr. Charles G. Hutzler, who had been in the .jobbiui; bii-iiM-s as the .junior member of another
company, was left at liberty to join his brother by the retirrmciii .if the head of his house. The two
brothers, Abram and Charles, accordingly opened a wholesale nuiion l.iisiuess on Baltimore Street, leaving
the youngest brother, David, then a mere lad just from school, to t ike charge of the retail store on Howard
Street. The wholesale concern, thus unostentatiously begun, continued for twenty years, and was success-
ful from the start.
The first enlargement of the Howard Street establishment was made m 1874, when the firm bought
from Mr. James Getty the property extending through to Clay Street, known as 67 N. Howard Street
according to the old svstem of numbering.
The retail store, under the management of Mr. David Hutzler, had about this time assumed such pro-
portion that it was too great a burden for one man to manage alone, and in 1884 the other brothers deter-
mined to discontinue the wholesale business and devote all their energies to the retail trade. The increase
in business made it necessary to buy more property, and four other houses were shortly purchased and torn
down, and the present structure was erected in 1886. Still later the property between Clay and Saratoga
Streets was bought, and an annex as large as the building of ISSti, couluning a cold storage vault for furs
and a modern lunch room devoted to the store's employes, was added to the main store.
The officers of Hutzler Brothers Co. are: Abram G. Hutzler, President; David Hutzler, Vice-Pres-
ident; Edwin B. Hutzler, Sec'y; Louis S. Hutzler, Treas., and Henry Oppenheimer, Asst. Treas.
MOSES MAURICE MEYER
Son of Gustav and Mina Meyer, was born in Baltimore City March 8, 1879. Mr. Meyer's
parents came to Baltimore from Hessen-Darmstadt in 1865, where his grandfather, Jonas
Stern, was a rabbi. Mr. Meyer's education was acquired under much difficulty and great
struggle, often pursuing his studies under the light of the midnight oil. He first attended the
public schools and then the night classes of the Polytechnic Institute, as well as a course at
business college, subsequently graduating from the Baltimore Law School in 1902, which he
also attended at night. In the same year he successfully passed State Board Examination
and was admitted to the Maryland Bar.
During all this period of education, some ten years, he worked during the day as clerk,
stenographer, bookkeeper and traveling salesman. On November 1, 1903, he was married to
Miss Bertha Stern, and has one daughter. Mr. Meyer is now a successful attorney-at-law
and is also president of the Severn Realty Company.
He is at this time (1910) engaged in compiling a work on "Evidence as Applied by
Nisi Prius Courts." Mr. Meyer is a member of Cassia Lodge No. 45, A. F. & A. M. ; Maryland
Lodge No. 1, I. 0. H. ; German-American Lodge No. 108, K. of P.; Francis Scott Key Council
No. 20, Jr. O. U. A. M., and is identified with the Chizuk Emunah Synagogue
MAURICE J. MEYER
Son of Jacob and Fannie Meyer, was born in Jonesville, Mich., on the 18th day of October,
1860. He was educated in the Baltimore City schools and college, and began his active life
as bookkeeper and salesman in 1876 at Morris, 111., and is at present a member of the firm
of Reinhard, Meyer & Co., wholesale clothing, of Baltimore City. He is a member of the
Eutaw Place Temple, and also a member of the Phoenix Club, the Suburban Club and Harmony
Circle. On the 18th day of October, 1888, Mr. Meyer married Miss Nora Coblens and has had
two children, both living — Walter J. Meyer and Ethel C. Meyer.
HARRY ADES
Son of Moses and Annie Ades, was born in Russia November 17, 1878, in the schools of
which country he received his education. At the age of seventeen he found his first employ-
ment in a country store. Mr. Ades is associated with Dr. Shaffer's Congregation and is a
Royal Arch Mason, Knights of Pythias and a member of Red Men. Mr. Ades' policy has
been "to be honest and conservative in all things," and he is at present the head and sole
owner of one of the largest umbrella manufacturing establishments in the country, known as
Ades Bros. On December 27. 1900, Mr. Ades married Miss Fannie Levin and has had four
children, Bernard, Florence, Helen and Rose.
SIMON ADES (DECEASED)
Son of Moses and Annie Ades, was born in Russia in 1880, came to this country when
ten years old, and in 1898, with his brother, Harry Ades, formed the firm of Ades Bros, for
the manufacture of umbrellas and parasols. Simon Ades died April 17, 1908. He was a
member of the Masonic Order, Knights of Pythias and associated with Dr. Shaffer's Congre-
gation. Mr. Ades was unmarried.
SYLVAN H. LIKES
Son of Henry and Lina Likes, was born in Baltimore City, December 7, 1870. He is a
graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and is now
a practising physician in Baltimore City. He attends the Har Sinai Temple, and is a member
of the Hopkins and Suburban Clubs. Dr. Likes is unmarried.
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JOEL GUTMAN & COMPANY
Department Store
112-122 NORTH EUTAW STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
JOEL GUTMAN, FOUNDER
Joel Gutman & ('om))any was established in 1852 by Mr. Joel Gutman. since
deceased. The firm is now composed of Mr. Louis K. Gutman, Bertha Gutman and Joel
Nassauer. This is a most satisfactory store for Suits, Wraps, Laces, Silks, Dress
Goods, Linens, Domestic Wares, Art Wares, China, Glass Ware, House Furnishings,
Upholsteries, Boys' Clotliinfj-, Books, Shoes, Gloves, and, in fact, whatever else is
wanted. It has been caihd "I he Store with an Ideal," which ideal is to have the
best stocks always; to have new tilings earliest; to give pleasant and prompt service.
This liouse has foreign and domestic connections, which keep it in touch with the
world's trade and fashion movements, and is famous with the shopjiers of Baltimore
for the spirit of fair dealing and tiiorough accommodations whicli it has maintained
from the beginning.
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ELI FRANK
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HURLBUTT & HURLBUTT
INTERIOR DECORATIONS, DRAPERIES, FURNITURE AND WALL PAPERS
Tliis famous decorating and honie-furnishing house was established in 1887 by
Edward B. :\Iohler and Ambrose S. Hurlbutt, Jr., under the firm name of Hurlbutt &
Mohler. In 1890 the firm was changed to Hurlbutt & Hurlbutt, Mr. Mohler retiring,
and Fred Hurlbutt and Ambrose Hurlbutt, Jr., continuing business at the original
location, 114 North Charles Street. In 1892 the firm moved to their new building at
403 Xorth Charles Street, and in 1908 enlarged their establishment by adding 405
North Charles Street, where is shown one of the most artistic displays of art furniture
and furnishings to be found in this section of the country. The firm also does an ex-
tensive business as interior decorators, and shows at all times the latest effects in
draperies, furniture and wall papers.
J. H. DUKER BOX CO.
PACKING BOXES AND BOX SHOOKS
EDEN AND ALICEANNA STREETS, BALTIMORE, MD.
This company was established in 18G1 by J. H. Duker, and w^is changed to a
corporation January 1, 1898, the officers of which are: J. Edward Duker, president and
secretary, and Henry P. Duker, vice-president and treasurer. The location of this busi-
ness is at Eden and Aliceanna Streets, where is operated one of the most perfectly
equipped and conducted plants for tlie manufacture of wooden packing boxes and
box shocks in Baltimore City. During the fifty years this house has been in business
it has built up a high reputation for first-class work and integrity of method, and it
enjoys as a consequence a large trade from all classes of box users.
HENRY F. STRAUSS
Son of Ferst Loeb and Regina Strauss, was born at Bachen, Ducliy of Baden, Germany,
on September 8, 1849. He went through public school, taking all the classes of the high school
of his birthplace. Mr. Strauss organized the present firm of North Bros. & Strauss in
November, 1887, for the manufacture of shirts, night-robes and drawers, in which business
are employed 1,000 operatives. He attends the Madison Avenue Temple and is a member of
the Suburban Club and the Royal Arcanum. Mr. Strauss' business motto is: "Close applica-
tion to business and fair dealing with everyone." On January 9, 1881, he married Miss Fannie
S. Burgunder and lias one daughter, now Mrs. Gus Jandorff.
ISAAC HAMBURGER (DECEASED, 1909)
Son of Loiiis and Fannie Hamlnirger. was born at Niedernberg, Germany, on the 29th
day. of December, 1825. He started in the clothing business in Baltimore in 1850 on Harrison
Street, later moved to Pratt Street, and is now the senior member of the firm of Isaac
Hamburger & Sons, located on Baltimore Street. Mr. Hamburger is a member of the Directing
Board of the Hebrew Hospital, the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, member of the Phoenix Club and a
life member of the Masonic Order. Mr. Hamburger was married to Bertha Hamburger on
November 8, 1849, and has had twelve children, eight of whom are now living.
MEYER S. HALLE
Son of Simon and Bertha Schwab Halle, w^as born on the 31st day of January, 1862.
Mr. Halle was educated in the public schools of Baltimore and the Knapp Institute. He
is now a member of the firm of S. Halle Sons, having succeeded in the business founded by
his father, his connection as a firm member dating from 1887. Mr. Halle is a member of the
Oheb Shalom Congregation, and also a member of the Harmony Circle and the Phoenix Club.
On November 4, 1890, Mr. Halle married Miss Carrie Mann and has two children living,
Simon S. and Jesse Mann Halle.
IRVTN EICHENGREEN
Son of William and Amelia Fleischer Eichengreen. was born in Baltimore City on the
22nd day of September, 1878. He was educated in the public schools of Baltimore, and
entered into the employment of Eichengreen & Weil in 1893, and since January 1, 1903, has
been a member of the firm of Eichengreen & Co. Mr. Eichengreen is a member of the Madison
Avenue Temple, and belongs to the Phoenix Club and the Harmony Circle. On September 11,
1906, he was married to Miss Etta Ambach.
ISRAEL LEVINSTEIN
Son of Leib and Bertha (Klein) Levinstein, was born in Tauroggen, Russia, on March
19, 1860, receiving his education in the public schools of Russia. Mr. Levinstein began life
at the age of fifteen years as a peddler in Sweden, later coming to the United States, where
he was engaged in the notion business from 1889 to 1895, after which he founded the Balti-
more Shoe House, of which he is still the active head. Mr. Levinstein attends the McCulloh
Street Temple and is identified with the Federated and United Charities. He is a member of
the Royal Arcanum, National Union and Order of Heptasophs. On August 30, 1890, he
married Miss Yetta Klein and has four children.
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DE LONG & COMPANY
DESIGNER AND LADIES' TAILOR
Mr. Ewald De Long established this business
S('|iteinbei' 15, 1909. having previously come to this
fduiitiy from Paris. Fiaiiec, where he had had train-
ing in tl)e largest tailoring establishment in France.
Mr. De Long is a P'rench ladies' tailor, and
is equipped with all the up-to-date models and ap-
pliances for making and tinishing ladies' dresses,
with a capacity for handling from twenty-five to
fnity suits per week. This business is conducted
at 525 North Gilmore Street.
]Mr. De Long was born in iNIarseilles, France, May
10. 1805, and was educated in the schools of France.
He attends tlie Oheb Shalom Temple.
BALTIMORE COUNTY WATER & ELECTRIC COMPANY
The company was organized in IWdU for the purpose of providing for suburban Baltimore and Balti-
more County generally two essentials for the proper development of all parts of the county, namely, water
and light. The Company's water supply service reaches every developed section of Baltimore County,
and its electric service covers all portioiis of the same county, east and we>t of Baltuuore ( ity. the
service of the Company is in every respect the best that can be desired or obtained.
The officers of the company are: President, Fred'k W. Feldner; vice-president and general manager,
Albert H. Wehr; second vice-president, ^^■illiam G. Speed; secretary and treasurer. J. Cordon Macdonalil:
chief engineer and superintendent, Albert E. AValden. The directors are: Frederick W. Feldner. Albert
H. Wehr, William G. Speed, J. Gordon >b\cilonald, August Wehr, Charles H. Classen, Patrick Flanigan.
William Schluderberg and .Anton Wciskittel
NATHAN SCHLOSS
baltimoke.
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HUGHES & WOODALL
Successors to William H. Saxton
Odd Things Not Found Elsewhere
Jewelers and Silversmiths
322 N. CHARLES STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Our business was established in ITSU by Robert and James Webb, the original
members of the firm, who conducted the business from that time until 1835 at 180
Faj^ette Street. They were then succeeded by Geo. W. Webb, from 1835 to 1867, at
48 Baltimore Street; from there he moved to 185 and then to 227 Baltimore Street.
William H. Saxton had been working there as a clerk for a number of years and was
made a member of the firm. The business was continued until 1876 at 227 Baltimore
Street, when William H. Saxton purchased C4eo. W. Webb's interest in the business ;
he then moved to 2 Light Street, and then back to 30 E. Baltimore Street, where he
remained until after the great fire of February 7 and 8, 1904, which destroyed a large
section of the business district. He then located at our present address, 322 N.
Charles Street, where a very prosperous business was carried on until his ili-ath, June
10, 1908.
From then until January, 1909, the business was conducted by the administrators
of the estate, from whom we purchased the unexpired lease, good-will and name of
William H. Saxton, and after having made extensive improvements in the store we
have continued under the firm name of Hughes & Woodall, whicli is composed of
Raymond Hughes and Harry Woodall. Jesse L. Fowler, who was witli William H.
Saxton for nineteen years, is still with us.
We cordially invite you to inspect our ciilirc new slock of diamonds, artistic jewelry
and silvci'ware, and especially Our Opticnl DvparltiK nt.
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BENJAMIN B. FRIEDENWALD
Son of Joseph and Rosina Friedenwald, was born in Baltimore City March 13, 1857.
He was educated in the public schools of Baltimore and went into business in 1876, and at
present is connected with a general machinist business at 216 North Holliday Street, known
as Friedenwald Bros. Mr. Friedenwald is a member of the Automobile Club of Maryland,
and hisi father, Joseph Friedenwald, is president of the Crown Cork and Seal Co. Mr.
Friedenwald is unmarried
TONEY SCHLOSS
Son of Abraham and Sophia Schloss, was born in Baltimore City, July 10, 1882. He
received his education in the public schools of Baltimore and learned the business of jeweler,
later engaging in the lumber business, and is at present proprietor of the Baltimore Lumber
Co. His life's policy is "honest dealings and constant hustle." Mr. Schloss is associated with
the Shomra Hadas Congregation. On August 1.5, 1907, he married Miss Rebecca Rosenznag
and is the father of one child, Daniel L. Schloss.
DR. HARRY S. GREENBAUM
Son of Emanuel Greenbaum and Caroline Greenbaum, was born in 1869 in the city of
Baltimore, where his father followed the trade of a merchant. He attended the Johns
Hopkins University, and has been a practicing physician since 190.4. Mr. Greenbaum is a
member of Oheb Shalom Temple and belongs to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. In 1896 Mr.
Greenbaum married Miss Rena Hartman. He has no children.
ALEXANDER M. HANLINE
Son of Maurice and Bertha (Naumburg) Hanline, was born on September 19, 1851,
receiving his education in the local public schools. He began his business career as a clerk
with his father in the paint business, to which business, with his brother, he now is successor.
Mr. Hanline attends the Oheb Shalom Temple and is a member of the Elks and Masonic
Order. On March 14, 1893, Mr. Hanline married Miss Bertha Friedmann and has had two
children, Maurice A. and Carlyne F., both living.
MICHAEL ROSENFELD
Son of Moses and Henrietta Rosenfeld, was born August 8, 1835, at Liverpool, England.
He is associated with the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and has been president of the
United Hebrew Benevolent Society. He is a Mason and is actively associated in business
with the New York Clothing House. On September 11, 1861, Mr. Rosenfeld married Miss
Carolin Wiesenfeld and has bad six children, Jessie, Rebecca, Ada, Leo, May and Elsie, all
living.
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W. E. JONES' FINE ART ROOMS
332 N. CHARLES STREET., BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. W. E. Jones estahlislied this business in June, 1907, having been previously
connected with the house of David Bendann for twenty-one years. The W. E. Jones
Fine Art Rooms are located at 332 North Charles Street, where are exhibited at all
times an exquisite line of water-colors, etchings, engravings, rare prints and art objects
of art of every description. Picture framing of the highest order is a special feature
of this business. Mr. Jones is a direct importer and is constantly in touch with the
art centers of the world, as the purpose of his business is to cater to and satisfy the
very best class of trade. The motto of this house is square dealing and moderate prices,
which, with the artistic excellence of its offerings, have won for it an enviable reputa-
tion with art connoisseurs.
Regilding of old frames and restoring of old pictures a specialty.
BALTIMORE TOWEL SUPPLY CO.
"BEST SERVICE FOR LEAST MONEY"
108 EAST SARATOGA STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
This company was incoriiorated in 1895, at 104 East
Saratoga Street, but later removed to its present quar-
ters, lOS East Saratoga Street. Mr. Isaac Hirshler is
president and general niauag(>r. The company is the
largest towel service comiitmy and gives the best service
for the least money.
IJranch :
THE CAPITAL TOWEL SUPPLY CO.,
720 9th Street, N. W.,
Washington, D. C.
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THE ENGINEERING
AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
Steel Fireproof Construction
N. W. CORNER ST. PAUL AND FRANKLIN STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
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This company was organ-
ized in 1906, with C. Lawson
Pierson as president, who
Iiad formerly been with
George A. Fuller Co. and
had erected steel construc-
tion in many of the princi-
pal cities of the country.
The Engineering & Contract-
ing Co. are engineers and
contractors for quick steel
fireproof constructions, fol-
lowing architectural designs
in steel and fireproof build-
ings, wharves, bridges and
heavy work, having special
experience and facilities for
saving owners and archi-
tects the many troubles in-
volved in large construction
work. Tlie company main-
tains an office system which
enables the owner to find out
just what his operations are
going to cost; and at any
time during their progress
what tliey are costing. The
Engineering & Contracting
Co. manufacture and erect
in place reinforce concrete
piles, standing test of 45
tones per pile and has con-
nection with large Steel Com-
panies, Granite Quarries,
Marble Companies and the
Cement Industry, together
with all the interior trades
which enable the company to be at all times most efficiently EQUIPPED EOR RAPID
CONSTRUCTIONS WITH AN "ECONOMICAL SYSTEM."
The following is a list of completed contracts as finished by The Engineering &
Contracting Co. under fast construction, having completed one of the following theaters
in eighty days in the middle of winter when the weather conditions were very severe:
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International Trust Co., Baltimore
Uulaney Building, Baltimore
Hub Annex, Hecht Bros., Baltimore
l^uzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Gayety Theater. Toronto. Canada
New Hudson Theater, Hoboken, N. J.
Jos. Schlitz Bottling Plant, Baltimore
Birbeck Building, Toronto, Canada
Poli Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
And manv other large Cottages, Bungalows, etc.
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HENRY S. HARTOGENSIS
Henry S. Hartogensis was born on Rosh Hodesh Cheshvan, October 27, 1829, at 's Hertogen-
bosch, Holland : on his father's side he is descended from the distinguished Rabbi Arye Loeb,
Breslau, whose authorization of the Rodelheim Machzor is printed on the back page of the
Heidenheim edition; his father was well known as philanthropist, scholar and banker, still
remembered throughout Holland as Rabbi Samuel, despite the fact that he always refused
to be considered in the rabbinate or to allow the Morenu to be conferred on him. The banking
firm of Gebroeders Hartogensis (of which he was head) had charge of the city "bread" fund
for nearly a century, although the township was a noted Catholic center ; the last to conduct
the banking business there was his brother Abram S. Hartogensis, who, shortly after having
been knighted by the queen for his communal efforts, died in 1905. On his mother's side he
is descended from the well-known family of Lewyt. When nineteen years old, because of a
financial crash owing to the impending French revolution, Mr. Henry S. Hartogensis came to
Baltimore to earn a living, arriving at New York after a tempestuous passage on a sailboat
of four weeks, during which most of the passengers died of cholera. He started to make his
own way up, beginning with stationery, introducing into Baltimore the form of check still
used, payable "to order" instead of "to bearer." After a year's residence he married Rachel
de Wolflf, who, having borne him seven children and helped him in many of his achievements,
predeceased him in 1902, aged seventy-seven years. From the first Mr. Hartogensis began to
take an active part in communal affairs, and simultaneously in fraternal organizations,
Jewish and non-sectarian alike. Thus he has long been known as a Chasan, although never
having made any preparation and study therefor, and as such acted in the several congrega-
tions with which he was affiliated, always without compensation, until in 1873 he helped to
start the Chizuk Emunah Congregation at Exeter Hall, of which he became secretary and
remained such continuously imtil shortly before it moved up-town to McCulloh and Mosher
Streets in 1895, while Mr. Hartogensis remained behind, finding the best field for his useful
activity near his old home. During this period he helped erect the new synagogue on Lloyd
Street, but did much more to build up and strengthen the congregation by great sacrifice of
time, comfort and money. He was highly esteemed as assistant Chazan, officiating frequently,
and always on all the holidays and fast days. After the congregation had moved away from his
home in 1892, he founded, for the benefit of those desiring the Ashkenaz (German) Minhag,
a small synagogue, at the corner of Baltimore and Caroline Streets, in memory of his recently
deceased son, calling it Zichron Jacob; of this he was president, Chasan and chief mainstay
(financial and otherwise), until he removed with his family to his present home in the resi-
dential section at the corner of Linden Avenue and Presstman Streets in 1904, after which
he affiliated with the Shearith Israel Congregation (Rev. Dr. Schaffer), and at which he ha.<»
assisted in conducting the services and reading from the Thora, which he continues to do
acceptably despite his advanced age and infirmities. So that in 1905 this congregation be-
stowed upon him the exceptional honor of making him a Chover-Rab and giving him a diploma
in Hebrew therefor.
Mr. Hartogensis has always taken an active interest in Jewish charities, so that he has
for nearly forty years been a director and continues as treasurer of the Society for the Edu-
cation of Poor and Orphaned Hebrew Children (Hebrew Education Society) ; for a quarter of
a century he was manager of the Hebrew Free Burial Society and regularly attended all its
funerals con amore, doing many acts of kindness to the living and the dead, after the manner
of old orthodox Jewry, of which he is a bright example. He has actively taken part in all
charitable movements and is known especially for his private benevolences. Among the sou-
venirs most cherished by Mr. Hartogensis is a miniature parchment, Sepher Thora, written
in good form and bearing elaborate silver ornaments and bells, the gift of a Charleston ( South
Carolina) family for a Gemiluth Chescd shown a son and brother (a stranger to him) who
died at Mt. Hope Sanitarium under distressing circumstances and to whom Mr. Hartogensis
ministered and brought relief when all others had deserted the unfortunate invalid. In fra-
ternities he has had a long and distinguished career, thus as endo^vment commissioner of the
Grand Lodge, Order Kesher Shel Barzel (now defunct), and for years as finance commissioner
of the Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Mechanics; while he continues, after more than
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BALTIMORE
FERRO-CONCRETE COMPANY
Engineers and Contractors
Reinforced Concrete Construction
GLENN BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
Baltimore Ferro-Concrete Company was established in 1901, as a close corpora-
tion, and occupies the entire third floor of the Glenn Buildin<i, where is constant!}'
employed an experienced staff" of engineers noted for experience in reinforced concrete
construction. In this class of work this company are pioneers in the South, and have
constructed work amounting to over three million ($3,000,000) dollars, from its own
special designs, embracing nearly two hundred structures throughout the country.
Some of the notable structures of this company are:
Baltimork, Md.
Evening News Bldg.
Knabe Piano Factory.
Westport Power House.
Marlborough Ap't House ( 1 1 stories ) ,
Washington Ap't House.
Car Barn.
Edmondson Ave. Bridge ( 000 ft. long) .
Burk, Freed & Co. Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
Rosenfeld Shirt Factory.
U. S. Storage Warehouse.
Imgram ^lemorial Church.
College of Immaculate Conception.
Georgetown I'nivorsity.
Droop Store I'nilding
AXNAPOLIS, ^In.
C S. Naval Academy.
Chapel Bldg.
Officers' :\Ipss Bldg.
Sliop Bldg.
J. L.
Trenton, N. J.
^lott Iron Works.
Bridewell, I\Id.
House of Correction (including .300
concrete cells ) .
Berkley, Va.
Garrett Winery.
Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta Terminal Sta.
Driveway and Approaches.
Magnolia St. Bridge.
Edgewood Ave. Bridge.
Yonkers, iSr. Y.
Phillipsburg Bldg.
Warehouse for Carpet Co.
:Mill Bldg. for Carpet Co.
Buffalo, N. Y.
Holy Angels School.
Greensburg, Pa.
Salem Coal Bins.
Ottawa, Can.
University of Ottawa.
jMoxtreal, Can.
\'illa. Maria Convent.
The policy of the com))any is to do tho highest class of work of any proportions,
for wliich facilities are always maintained. The Baltimore Ferro-Concrete Company
are also general contractors fur all classes of construction work.
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MINOR C. KIETH, President
H. D. BUSH, Vice-President
BALTIMORE BRIDGE COMPANY
Bridges and Steel Structural Work
General Office and Works
BUSH ST. AND B. & 0. R.R., 'BALTIMORE, MD., U. S. A.
The Baltiaiore Bridge Company was organized August 19, 1902, and succeeded to
the business of the Structural Iron & Steel Company, which was originally started in
a small wooden shop at the junction of Bush Street and the B. & O. R. R. The ]3alti-
MORE Bridge Company now owns over eleven acres of land, comprising three blocks —
from the B. & 0. R. R. to Hamburg Street, and from Bush Street back to Gunpowder
Street — as well as a number of smaller structures, steel derricks, power houses, etc.
The three buildings fronting on Bush Street are leased to manufacturing plants in
other lines of business.
A considerable portion of the Bridge Company's business is for bridges and build-
ings exported to foreign countries. Among such completed contracts are all the bridges
on the Guatemala Transcontinental Railway; many bridges and buildings of the United
Fruit Company in Costa Rica and Panama; and the largest sugar mill in the world,
at Nipe Bay, Cuba. The Company has also furnished a large order of collapsible steel
concrete forms for the Isthmian Canal Commission, and last winter furnished at the
Isthmus fourteen steel cable-way towers, now being used in the construction of tlie
Gatun Locks. The Company has also recently shipped 18,800 lineal feet of pipe line for
the Abangarez Gold Fields of Costa Rica. This pipe was 42 inches in diameter, made of
steel plates riveted together.
The Baltimore Bridge Company has also furnished bridges on the B. & O. R. R.,
N. Y. 0. & W. R. R., New York Central, Erie. Boston & Maine, and otlier rail-
roads; and a few years ago constructed the notable steel arch bridge over the spillway
of the Croton Dam for the New York City Aqueduct Commission.
The Baltimore Bridge Company, as general contractors, has lately finished con-
struction of the complete new garbage plant at Bodkin Point, Md., and the United Fruit
Company's office and shed on Pier 1. Pratt Street, Baltimore, and is now completing tlie
two story Pier 8 for the B. & 0. R. R. at Locust Point, same being 930 feet long by
140 feet wide.
The Baltimore Bridge Company has furnished steel work for a great many build-
ings in Baltimore, including the Fayette Street extension of the Bernheimers; Caswell
Hotel, Hotel .Tunkcr, irown Cork and Seal factory. Masonic Temple, and now has the
contract for 2. ,500 tons of steel for the new Fidelity Building, and it is at the present
time furnishing steel work for an apartnuMit house in New York City for the Silverman
Estate, E. M. Krulenwitch, Twenty-second Regiment Armory, U. S. Assay office and a
new club house for the B. P. 0. Elks.
The Baltimore Bridge Company has a reputation for turning out the best work,
ahd its financial rating is of the highest.
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twenty-five years, his beneficent activity in the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, as chair-
man of Committee of Transient Relief ; he was secretary of his own lodge for more than
thirty-five years, doing much personally to relieve the sick, the widow and orphans. Standing
almost alone, a foreign Jew, he has compelled attention to his demands that the principles
of non-sectarianism of the orders be vigorously adhered to, so that changes of the Christo-
logical references in the ritual, in oaths and obligations and in funeral services were made
as the result of his persistent eflForts; again, in the Order of Mechanics, he prevented the
formation of a Christian side-order, much like the Knights of Templar in its relation to
Freemasonry, for which services he was duly honored by both orders. When he reached the
age of seventy-five years both Grand Lodges sent him engrossed resolutions of flattering con-
gratulation. At seventy-eight years he served with distinction on the grand jury, being
highly complimented by his fellow jurors in formal resolutions for his good judgment, help-
fulness and active service. His high standards in business (he conducts a sporting goods
store at 900 and 902 East Baltimore Street) have procured for him the high esteem of the
citizens of Baltimore in all walks, notably among the officers of financial institutions; but
because of his sacrifice of time for communal work, he has never amassed any wealth. This
unselfish devotion to the interests of others without a thought of himself, following closely
rabbinical tradition and observances and his unbounded faith in God, he considers as the key-
note of his beneficient activity, although it has not brought him success in life in the com-
mon acceptation of the term. And this firm reliance on the Almighty stood him in good
stead when, in his eightieth year (July 24, 1909), he had to be operated on to save his life
from strangulation of the bowels ; he declined to allow the surgeons to use any anaesthetic on
him, and yet suffered no shock and had no perceptible rise in temperature as a result. His
family consists of two surviving daughters, Miss Henrietta Hartogensis, who is of the editorial
staff of The Jewish Exponent; Miss Delia Hartogensis; Mr. Moses Hartogensis, associated
with him in the management of his business, and Mr. Benjamin Hartogensis, the lawyer.
There are five grandchildren, three of whom are associated with their father, S. A. Hartogen-
sis, of New York City, in the conduct of the Weiss Manufacturing Company. Mr. Henry S.
Hartogensis is a genial companion and an entertaining talker, his familiarity with Talmudic
and Jewish lore rendering his anecdotes especially interesting. Moreover, his time, his efiForts
and his purse, as well as his counsel, have always been at the disposal of the many who came
to see him; wherefore he was most serviceable in helping young men in starting their careers.
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LAUER & HARPER CO.
Engineering, Contracting and Manufacturing
Structural Steel for Buildings and Bridges
BALTIMORE, MD.
This Compauj- was established in 1900, by W. J. Lauer and Isaac O. Harper, and in 1902 the firm
was incorporated as the Lauer & Harper Co., the officers of which are WendeUn J. Lauer, President: James
A. Smyser, Vice-President, and Isaac O. Harper, Secretary and Treasurer. This Company is one of the
very important manufacturing industries of Baltimore, maintaining a large and thoroughly equipped
plant at Westport, Md.
Lauer & Harper Co. are Contractors, Engineers and manufacturers of Structural Steel for Buildings
and Bridges. The capacity of the plant is 500 tons of finished product per month.
Mr. W. J. Lauer began business in 1892 and later, with Mr. ,J. W. Leroux, formed the Structural Iron
Company. Mr. I. O. Harper joined with Lauer and Leroux in 1S97, when the Structural Iron Company
was incorporated. In 190(1 Messrs. Lauer and Harper sold out their interest in the Structural Iron Company
and founded the partnership and the corporation as first mentioned. The magnitude of this Company
may be inferred from the selected list of fulfilled contracts mentioned below:
BRIDGES FOR
United Railway & Electric Co
Dickeyville Bridge
North St. Elevated (Reconstruction)
Mt. Washington Viaduct (Reconstruction)
Huntington Ave. Viaduct
Baltimore & Ohio R.R.
Philadelphia & Western R R.
New York Central & Harlem River R.R
Wllkins Ave. Bridge.
Severn River Bridge.
Baltimore & Annapolis Short Line R.R.
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Ry.
Seaboard Air Line.
Chesapeake & Ohio R.R.
Washington Southern R.R.
Philadelphia, Bristol & Trenton St. Ry.
Marshall St. (Viaduct), Richmond, Va.
BUILDINGS
Maryland Institute.
Baltimore Custom House.
.Marvland Casualty Co. (.\ddition;.
First National Bank.
Standard Oil Co.
Consoliila(ed (ias Co.
Singer Building.
Swindell Bros.
Geo. (lUnther, Jr., Brewing Co
Samuel Kirk & Sons Co
Hotel ('aswell (Addition)
■jhe Kaiser
Crown Cork & Seal Co.
NatioiKil iMiameling & Stamping Co.
Harlan .V llolliutisworth Co.. Wilmington, Del.
Philadcl|)iiia Rapid Transit Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Parker Ileusel Eugmeering Co., Brunswick, Ga.
.Maryland Portland Cement Co.. Hagerstown, .Md.
Terminal Warehouse. N. C. R. R.
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JONAS SCHLOSS (DECEASED
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YARDS, SHEDS AND PLANT OF ORR, EPPLEY & CO.
ORR, EPPLEY & COMPANY
Staves, Lumber and
Mill Work
Sash, Doors and Blinds, Hardwood Lumber, Flooring
and Interior Finish
WARNER AND STOCKHOLM STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
Orr, Eppley & Co. in 1905 succeeded A. Pfeil & Co., wlneli
had been established since 1865, and the members of which
were A. Pfeil and Wartman Orr. Mr. Everett S. Eppley is
the sole member of the firm of Orr, Eppley & Co. The yards,
sheds and plant used by this company cover a large block of
ground at the corner of Warner and Stockholm Streets. Orr,
Eppley & Co. are extensive dealers in lumber and mill work
and staves, being large exporters of the latter commodity, and
the methods of the firm have won for it high favor among
building contractors and the business public generally.
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RICE BROS. VIENNA BAKERY
RICE BROS. BAKING CO., Incorporated
3C8-324 N. GAY STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
This old bakery was established in 1868 by Mr. D. H. Rice in an unpretentious
way at 417 North High Street. Later INIr. Lewis C. Rice, a brother of I). II. Rice, was
taken into the firm under the title of Rice Bros. Co., with D. H. Rice as president and
Lewis C. Rice vice-president and general manager. In 1S70 the business was moved
to larger quarters at 308 North Gay Street. In 1888 Rice Rros. Co. was incorporated,
and at the present time the company utilizes nine buildings, running from 308 to 324
North Gay Street, with a frontage of 135 feet and a depth of 240 feet, back to
Mechanic's Court. The plant is among the largest in Baltimore and is equipped with
every labor-saving device and all the latest improved automatic machinery for handling
the flour and kneading the bread, so that it may be truthfully stated that the bread
is made and baked entirely by mechanical process. The Rice Bros, plant is a veritable
bee-hive of industry, as may be inferred from the fact that the daily output of this
bakery is 50,000 loaves of bread and from 10,000 to 12,000 pies. The special brands of
bread' baked by this company are "Pan Dandy" and "Ikitter X)it." Rice Bros, also
make the famous '"Vienna Bread," whicli they originally introduced in Baltimore in
1880. Tiiirty delivery wagons are constantly employ(>d in delivering the products of
this bakery, and 115 bakers are kept busy to sujjply the enormous demand for the
delicious bread and pies which have made the name of Rice Bros, a synonym for bakery
excellence.
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LOUIS J. SCHXOSS
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L. A. HERSTEIN & COMPANY
Electrical Construction of
Every Description
BALTIMORE, MD.
INTERIOR MADISON AVENUE TEMPLE
L. A. Hersteiii & Co. were establislied in 1902 by ^Ir. L. A. Herstein, who. previous
to this time, had had a long experience as a practical electrician. This business was
originally located at 819 ]Madison Avenue and later at Eutaw and ^Nlnlbury Streets.
In 1907 the firm moved to its present location at 321 Eutaw Street. This firm does
electrical construction of every description, having every facility essential to its line,
including the maintenance of its own macliine shop. The motto of this business is
''Good work done by good mechanics,"' at the lowest prices consistent with that kind
of work. Among some of the important installations of L. A. Herstein & Co. may be
notably mentioned :
Plant of the Baltimore Enameling &
Novelty Co.
Lexington Market.
Cross Street Market.
Archers' 20 Branches.
Talmud Torali Building.
Townsend Scott tt Sons' Bank.
Sydenham Hosjiital.
Maryland General Hospital.
Union Protestant Hospital (new build-
ing) .
MarVland :\Iilitarv Club.
Plant of the Hit tier Box; Co.
Bently-Shriver Building.
Kosenthal & Kann cottages of Jewish
Home for Consumptives.
Madison Avenue Temjili'.
Milton Avenue M. E. Churcli.
Hall, St. John's Luth. Church.
Trinity lAitheran Church.
Sharon Baptist Church.
Church of the Redeemer.
Martinis' Lutheran Church.
Polish National Church.
Advent Chapel.
I. O. O. F. Temple.
Oflice Building, .Md. Penitentiary.
Insane Department, Bay View Asylum.
HeV)rew Hospital (Infirmary).
Fire Boat Station, Pier No. 7.
Lycett Building, N. Cliarles Street.
Good Hope Hall.
and numerous fine residences and cottages.
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PENNIMAN & FAIRLEY
PENNIMAN & FAIRLEY
General Engineering Practice, Water-Works Systems, Power
Plants, Sewer Systems, Hydro-Electric Development,
Steam-Heating Installation
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Penniman & Fairley was established in 1907 by Thomas D. Penniman
and George E. Fairley. Mr. Thomas D. Penniman received the degree of Ph.D., Johns
Hopkins University, and was formerly with the Rowland Telegraph Company and
Baltimore Electric Power Company. Mr. Penniman was awarded "Medal of Honor,"
Paris Exposition, for representing the Rowland Telegraph of Baltimore at the Paris
Exposition, 1900. Mr. George E. Fairley, A. I. E. E., was formerlj' with the Allis-
Chalmers Company and the J. C. M. Lucas Company. ]\Ir. Fairley has had direct
personal charge of the installation of more than 100,000 horse-power of electrical
machinery of every description. Penniman & Fairley are consulting, designing and
supervising engineers for electric light and power developments, water works, heating
systems, etc.
A list of our work during the past few years inchules:
Walbert Apartment House.
Maryland Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
Epstein ^Memorial Hosi)ita].
Macht Building.
Chas. Stockhausen.
Baltimore City Park Board.
United Surety Company.
Baltimore Pulverizing Company.
Tlie city of Parsons. W. Va., Water
System.
The town of Oakland. Md., Water and
Sewer System.
The town of Tluirmont, ^Ul., Hydro-
Electric Plant.
i'lic Citizens' Light & Power Company,
The city of Elkins. W. Va., Water System. Denton. Md.
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WILLIAM F. ZELLER & COMPANY
Tin and Sheet Iron Workers
1119-21-23 DENVER STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tliis firm was established on October 2, 1905, by Win. F. Zeller and Emil P. Gunther,
prior to which time Mr. Zeller had had a long experience in the sheet metal business,
Mr. Gunther also being a man of large practical experience. The business was originally
established at its present location, where is maintained a plant equipped to handle ail
Avork promptly and satisfactorily, the size of contracts not entering into consideration,
the larger the better. Wm. F. Zeller & Co. manufacture roofing, cornices, skylight,
spouting and all other sheet metal work used in building construction, and also are
specialists in heating and ventilating. The policy of the business has been to make
certain that its work is a credit to the craft and that its parous may always be well
pleased.
Prominent Work
Atlantic Fruit Co.'s Pier
B. C. & A. Co.'s Pier
Betsy Levy Hospital
B. O. Fruit Exchange
Casino Theater, Wasjiington, D. C.
Carr Lowry Glass House
Citizens' Bank
Di. (liorgio Building
Davison Chemical Woiks
Daniel Miller Building
Emerson Glass House
Eastern Pratt Library
Engine Houses for Citv (6 in ruunli
Fish Market
Freihofer's Bakery
Gottschalk Building
German Corresponclent Building
Candy Belting Co.
Greenwald Packing Co.
Gambrills Warehouse
Li])ps. Murliack Co.
Mercliants" it Miners' Pier
Maryland Biscuit Co.
Rice's Bakery
Swindell Bros. Glass House
Stork Apaitment House
Shed— N. C. K.R.
St. Joseph's German Hospital
St. Benedict's School
Terminal Warehouse. C. & D.
U. S. Post-office Addition, Baltimore
Victoria Theater
Valiant Apartment House
Wilson Theater
Westminster College
Zells Garage
Kirby Building
Hebrew ir()S|)ital
ilul) I'uilding — .Annex
and otlicis too numerous to mention.
302
OHASLES I. WEUXKB
X'
■ALTtMORC.
303
MERCHANTS' AND MINERS' TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
BaUimore has the distiiu'tion of ]K).sses^sing one, of the hirgest coastwise trans-
portation ooinpanies of the oountry. Like many great successes, it began in a small
way and met some staggering blows. The company of to-day. huge, progressive and
successful, is a tribute to American enterprise that will not be baffled by misfortune.
By special act of the General Assembly of Maryland, the company was incorporated
April 24, 1852. After much delay and many postponements, a subscription list was
opened and the necessary capital acquired.
The breaking out of the Civil War in 1861 practically put a stop to the carrying
on of tiie enterprise, and when the "Joseph Whitney" was sold to the War Departnient
as a transport and the "Spaulding" and "Deford," as well, went into Government
service the M-hole enterprise appeared disrupted. Added to its misfortune was the
burning of the "Wm. Jenkins" at Savannah in 1864. With no fleet and no business,
it is amazing to read that, like a piece of vibrant steel, the company one year after the
war had swung back into its original position; in fact, with more business than before.
The same year the "Jenkins" was burned at Savannah, the "Geo. Appold" and "Wm.
Kennedy" were built, and in 1867 steamers were run from Boston to Noi-folk. and
thence to Baltimore, and the same route on return. In 1873 the Baltimore-Providence
Line, running via Norfolk, was re-established, and in 1876 the Baltimore Savannah Line
was established, followed in 1900 by the starting of a line from Philadelphia to
Savannah. Tlie Philadelphia and Boston Line and the Philadelphia, P'all River and
Providence Line was purchased May, 11)07. In June, 1909, the Baltimore-Savannah Line
was extended to Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. J. C. Whitney is president of tlie company. The general offices of the com])any
are located in Baltimore, Md.
BALTIMORE & PHILADELPHIA STEAMBOAT COMPANY
ERICSSON LINE
Througli the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal first ran, some sixty-four years ago,
and still continues to run, what is now the only bay steamboat line running from Balti-
more that remains independent.
This is the Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat Company, whicli was established
in 1844 by John S. Shriver (grandfather of Clarence Shriver, present Baltimore man-
ager) and chartered in the State of Maryland February 23d of that year. The first
officers of the line were: President, John S. Shriver; Treasurer and Secretary, 11. L.
Gaw; Directors, John S. Shriver, of Baltimore; H. L. Gaw, Jr., George Neiles and
John A. Weart, of Philadelphia. The line has never changed owners, but has descended
from father to son as a maritime inheritance.
The present officers of the Baltimore and Philadelphia Company are: President.
John Cadwalader, of Philadelphia; Secretary and Treasurer, Henry L. Gaw, Jr.; ]\ran-
ager, Clarence Shriver: Agent, F. S. Groves, of Philadelphia; Cashier, Charles W. Dufl'.
The successive presidents have been: John S. Sliriver, Gen. George Cadwaladei-. of
Philadelphia; Mr. J. Alexander Shriver, of Baltimore, son of Mr. John S. Shriver; and
Mr. John Cadwalader. of Philadelphia, nephew of (!en. George Cadwalader.
The line has long been known as the Ericsson Line, because these boats were the
first to use the Ericsson propeller. sha])cd like a four-leaf clover.
304
TANCHUM SILBEEMAN
305
m THE SHOPPING DISTRICT
CALVERT BANK
HOWARD AND SARATOGA STS., BALTIMORE, MD.
PAUL MASSON
IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER'S AGENT, SAFETY MATCHES
OF ALL SIZES, KINDS AND DESCRIPTIONS
104 SOUTH GAY STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
This business was established by Mr. Paul Masson in 190G at 104 South Gay Street.
Mr. Masson is a manufacturers' and importers' agent for Safety Matches, and United
States representative for three European factories.
He makes a specialtj^ of handling matches put up in form for advertising any
and every line of business. Mr. Masson's trade extends from Te.vas to Maine and from
New York to California, being covered by traveling salesmen and by general mail-order
lines. Tlie annual business transacted by Mr. Masson amounts to a quarter of a million
gross, and is, as has been the case during the past four years, constantly showing
large increase.
306
FREDERICK H. GOTTLIEB
307
"THE KAISER"
Ralph Goldman, Proprietor
Restaurant and Bowling Alleys
2120-2126 MADISON AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MD.
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"The Kaist'i" is one of J^altiiiKur's finest and exclusively select restaurants. Mr.
Ralph Goldman became proprietor of "The Kaiser" March 2G, 1908, and has rebuilt and
remodeled the establishment into one of the most superbly appointed family and social
restaurants in the United States, as may be glimpsed from the exterior and interior
views shown on this page. The cuisine is of that super-excellent quality which appeals
to the most exacting appetite with never-to-be-forgotten satisfaction. The surroundings
and appointments are in the most perfect harmony and the service is maintained at the
highest point of promptness.
In connection with "The Kaiser" is conducted a range of first-class bowling alleys,
which enjoy a large patronage. The situation of "The Kaiser" is convenient to the
aristocratic residential section of the city, being the only high-class restaurant in the
northern section of Baltimore. Mr. Goldman, prior to his connection with "The Kaiser,"
was widely known in business circles, having been associated with the firms of H. & E.
Hartman & Co., Nusbaum & Meyers and The Baltimore Bargain Plouse.
mi^
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308
RALPH GOLDMAN
309
MONOGRAM
LUNCH AND DINING ROOM
122 WEST BALTIMORE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Monogram lAinch and Dining Room, one of Baltimore's most repre-
sentative eating establishments, was established in 1901 by Mr. C. O. C'airnes,
in whose hands the management still rests, 'riic original location of tiie
"Monogram" was the same as at present, 122 W. Baltimore Street. During
the great fire of 1904 this building was destroyed, but immediately rebuilt
by Mr. Cairnes, and equipped with every modern idea for a fir.st-class dining-
room. The patronage enjoyed by this dining-rdom not only inohides the most
representative (if Baltimore's hiisiiicss incii. Iml i-^ ((iiially well knuwn to
visiting merchants from the entire Soulli. being ciilcrtiiini'il lieic by wliolc-
sale dealers when in P)altiiii()rc pun'li;isiii'.i I heir >cMs<in's s!ii)j)lii'>.
The "Monogram'" is diicctl.N opiin^itc lli." I'.umts' Kchilc l).>|i:iil inml of
the Merchants'*!!; Maniifad incrs' Assccinl ion, at tlic cnincr of Hopkins Place
and Baltimore Street, and on direct car lines to I'nicn, Cahcrt and Camden
Stations and all steamlxiat wharves.
AH)
HARRY M. WOLF
311
LOUIS H. RETTBERG
Manufacturer of Sausage and Dealer in
Delicatessen
ton and Hollins mar
Eutaw Street, where
cheese, canned meat,
fish, sausage and
o t li e r dietary
dainties.
Mr. Rettberg was
born in New York
in April, 1864. He
was educated in the
public schools, and
took a business
course at Sadler's
Bryant & Stratton
College.
The trade to which
]\Ir. Rettberg caters
includes people in
all walks of life,
for as has been
said: "One taste of
Rettberg's sausage
makes all the world
akin."
cets
he V
Mr. Rettberg started business in a very
novel waj^ ^^'ith but scant resources and
a tliorough knowledge of the sausage business
he began manufacturing in a very small way
at 1«)2G East Madison Street. His first
smoking apparatus was a sugar barrel which
he placed on four bricks over a small wood
fire; on the top of the barrel he placed a bag
and from wire stretched inside the barrel he
suspended the sausages.
Putting these sausages in baskets he car-
ried them by hand to the market. This
meant repeated trips and entailed much
hardship. At the end of six months, however,
he had accumulated enough money to pur-
chase a horse and wagon. Mr. Rettberg's
business may be said to have been established
in February, 1904, since which time his
business has been steadily growing until now
he is owner of four places of business, includ-
ing his own factory, killing and curing plant
and his residence at 2819 Pennsylvania
Avenue. ^Ir. Rettberg has stalls in Lexing-
and conducts a magnificent delicatessen store at 224 North
ends nil manner of foreign and domestic delicacies, such as
312
S, J. SALZMAN, D.B.S.
313
COHEN & HUGHES
DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF
Pianos, Orchestrians, Victor Talking Machines,
Regina Music Boxes
AND SMALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
The firm of Colien & Hughes
was establislied in 1899 by Mrs.
J da M. Lumpkin and I. Son
C'olit'n. ^Ir. I. Son Cohen be-
came tlie sole owner of the busi-
ness in 1900, and prior to
founding the above firm lived
in Canada, coming from there
to Baltimore to accept a posi-
tion witli the music house of
Otto Sutro & Co., in the em-
])loy of which he remained un-
til Mr. Sutro's death.
The business was started at
.")21 North EutaAv Street, and
later moved to larger quarters
at 304 North Howard Street
and 119 and 121 East Balti-
more Street, then to the present
location, Mr, North Howard Street, where may be found at all times complete lines of
high-grade Pianos, Orchestrians, Talking Machines Music Boxes and a General Line of
other Small and Automatic Musical Instruments.
The policy of Cohen & Hughes is to supply Musical Instruments manufactured only
by representative and old established houses, at fair prices, and to extend credit
wherever justified, thereby en-
abling their patrons to acquire
instruments by paying a small
amount monthly, which would
not be possible were a large
monthly payment exacted. The
rule of the house, to allow any
instruments to be returned or
exchanged when not satisfac-
toiy within a period of one
year from date of purcliase, has
won for it a liost of thoroughly
satisfied patrons, who realize
from experience that the safest
ri'[)resentation is one that bears'
the absolute guarantee of the
representor. intkrior view of a c. & H. hai;i>m\\ i viajni
315 NORTH HOWARD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
INTERIOR VIEW OF ONE OF COHEN & HUGHES
VICTOR PAHLOIiS
;m
i. SON COHEN
315
CONSOLIDATED COTTON DUCK^CO.
Cotton Duck
FOR EXPORT AND HOME TRADE
CONTINENTAL BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
Manufacturers of over (80) eighty per cent, of the world's Cotton Duck, producing
the following brands:
Mt. Vernon
Woodberry
Aretas
Ontario
Franklinville
Laurel
Druid Mills
Stark
La Grange
Yellow Jacket
Polhemus
Turner Mills
Harvester
Greenwoods
Imperial
Ravens
Bear
Tallassee
Hartford
Buffalo
Elkwood
Richland
Yemassee
Lake Roland
Parneton
Parkside
Montanna
Avondale
Excelsior
Manufacturers of Sail and Yacht Ducks for all Marine purposes; Naught or Mining
Ducks; United States Army Standard Duck. 281/2 inches wide; Paper Felts and Press
Cloth, all widths and numbers; Cotton Canvas for wagon covers; Tarpaulins; Hard,
Medium and Soft Seine and Sail Twines; Cotton Rope and Seamless Grain Bags.
A specialty is made of duck for belting, hose and all other kinds of mechanical
rubber goods.
All goods manufactured from best quality of American Cotton.
J. Spencer Turner Co., 86 Worth Street, New York, Sole Selling Agents.
316
JACOB H. HOLLANDER
317
iJIV-r
TYPE OF CAR USED ON
WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE & ANNAPOLIS ELECTRIC RY.
THE FINEST ELECTRIC RAILWAY IN THE WORLD
This Company has spent $1,000,000 in ehminating grade crossing of railroads and public highways.
Cars urn to the heart of Baltimore and Washington and direct to the gates of the United States Naval
Academy, Annapolis.
THE BALTIMORE, CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC RAILWAY COMPANY
AND
THE MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA RAILWAY COMPANY
Tlii.s company own and operate thirty-two steamers on tlie Chesapeake Bay and
tributaries, maintaining freiglit and passenger service of the highest order.
The territory traversed by tliese steamers is known as "The Garden Spot of tlie
World," as in tliis country tliere is notliing known tliat cannot be grown, and as an
ideal place for summering, it is witluiut ecjual.
Printed matter regarding the service, rates and destinations will be furnished on
application.
Mr. W'illard Tliomson is (leneral ^lanager, and T. Murdocli Ceneral Passengei-
Agent, witli (Jeiieral Ollices Pier 1. Pratt Street.
31S
DR. JULIUS FKTEDENWAUD
319
CHARLES WILLMS SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CO.
300 NORTH HOWARD STREET, BALTIMORE MD.
This reliable house was established in 1876, and came under its present manage-
ment in 1892. The officers of the company are: Mr. .John (J. Holmes, president; George
W. Marsh, general manager; Hufus W. Applegarth, secretary and treasurer. The firm
occupies old-established headquarters at the northwest corner of Howard and Saratoga
Streets, where is made and shown the largest line of surgical instruments and appli-
ances in the South. The factory, which is maintained by the "Willms Company," is
equipped with facilities and apparatus for the manufacture of surgical instruments and
orthopedic work, which give it a reputation equal to the best in the country. The
policy of the Willms Ct>nipany has been to satisfy its customers and to keep on hand
a full and complete assortment of instruments and appliances of every description
known to the profession.
CHARLES A. EUKER & COMPANY
(D. HARRY CHAMBERS, PROP.)
312-314 NORTH HOWARD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm was estal)lishcd November 1, 1898, by Mr. Charles A. Euker, under the
above style. On June 1, 190.5, Mr. D. Harry Chambers became associated with the
business, and is now successor to the old firm, but still retains the original name of
Charles A. Euker & Company. The first location of this well-known business was at
Lexington and Liberty Streets, and tlie present location is 312-314 North Howard
Street, where is maintained one of the best-ecjuipped establishments in the city.
Charles A. Euker & Company arc ])rescription opticians, and handle a full line of
opthalmological instruments and accessories, ajid optical merchandise in general.
320
NAPOLEON B. LOBE
321
SHARP & DOHME
Manufacturing Chemists and Pharmacists
BALTIMORE, MD.
The world-famous house of Sharp & Dohme was established in 1860
by Messrs. A. P. Sharp, l»uis Dohme and Charles E. Dohme. This business
had previously been conducted by Mr. A. P. Sharp as a drugstore from
1845 to 18()0, with which Messrs. Louis and Charles E. Dolime were asso-
ciated as clerks.
Mr. A. P. Sharp retired in 1885, and Mr. Ernest StaufFen became
connected with the business in 1880, and Mr. A. R. L. Dohme in 1892, when
the firm was incorporated. The original location of this business was at
301 and 303 W. Pratt Street, and at the present time occupies its own
mammoth manufacturing plant extending from 301 to 317 W. Pratt Street,
200 to 212 S. Howard Street, and 300 to 316 Dover Street. Sharp &
Dohme are manufacturing chemists and pharmacists, manufacturing all
medicines used by the physician in his prescriptions. Tlie company em-
ploys about 800 operatives, 125 salesmen, and witli its office force has in
its employment about 1,000 people. Its products are sold all over this
country, in South and Central America and England. The aim of the firm
has been to make the purest and best grade of every preparation, and to
employ only the most competent help, imder the supervision of a scien-
tifically trained staff, which policy has resulted in the manufacture of
high grade goods only ; i. <?., absolutely the best. Sharp & Dohme main-
tain branch houses in New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, Atlanta, New
Orleans, St. Louis and Chicago.
The officers of the company are: Louis Dohme, President; Charles E.
Dohme, Vice-President; A. R. L. Dohme, Second Vice-President; Ernest
Stauffen, Secretary and Treasurer.
Sharp &i.DoHME
Baltimore.
322
DR. JOSEPH E. GICHNEB
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BALTIMORE.
323
GILPIN, LANGDON & COMPANY
Wholesale Druggists
and Grinders of High Grade Drugs and Spices
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tlie old house of Gilpin, rjiinydoii & Compaii.v, wlio siK'cceiied Oanby, Gilpin & Co., was establislii'd
in 1845 by Thomas Y. Canby, later associated with him, Wra. Canby and Bernard Giliiin, under the
firm name of Canliy, Gilpin & Company. Thos. Y. Canby, Wm. Canby and Bernard Gilpin are deceased.
The present company, trading as Gilpin. Langdon & Company, has for its otlicers : Henry B. Gilpin,
president ; Chas. F. Husted, vice-president and treasurer. This firm was for many years located at the
northwest corner of Light and Lombard Streets, but now is located at .300 and 302 West Lombard Street.
324
DR. HARRY AULER
325
CARR, OWENS & COMPANY
The linn of C'arr, Owens & Cinnpany
was estiiblished Marcli Ki. 18i)2. \>y Mr.
John \V. Carr, Joseph A. Owens, , lames
Owens, C. J. Ileinenian, all of whom were
clerks in the firm of C'arr Bros. & Co.,
wholesale dnirrgists, and the firm as es-
tablished at the above address was known
as C'arr, Owens & Heineman. Mr. C. J.
Heineman witlulrew from the company in
March. 1905, which is tlie only change
that has taken place in the personnel of
the firm. The original location of the
business was 32 West CJerman Street, and
later 8 and 10 South Liberty Street; the
present location being 27 South Howard
Street, where is maintained an establisji-
ment thoroughly equipped and amply
stocked to meet the large and groAving
business. C'arr, Owens & Co. are jobbers
of drugs and specialties, and handle one
of the most representative stocks in the
city. The territorj' covered by this house,
through its many traveling salesmen, is
very large. The policy has been to prog-
ress, and that this policy has been main-
tained by methods of enterprise and in-
tegrity is shown by the steady increase of
sales each year since the inception of the
firm.
SWINDELL BROS.
MANUFACTURERS OF BRUGGISTS', CHEMISTS' AND PERFUMERS"
BOTTLES AND WINDOW GLASS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Swindell
P>rothers was established
in 1873 by William,
(ieorge E., John W. and
Walter B. Swindell. The
present members of tlie
firm are Walter ]>..
Charles J. B. Swindell.
X. ^loorc and H. 0.
Brawner. The original
place of business was at
10-12 E. Lombard Street.
Swindell Brothers at
present occupy an exten-
sive plant at the corner
of Bayard and Rnssi'll
Streets, covering two city blocks. This firm manufactures a full line of druggists',
chemists' and perfumers' bottles and window glass and ship goods all over the country,
employing eight traveling salesmen. They also have a large trade on the Pacific Coast
and in Canada. The firm employs about 400 workmen in its plant, and ranks as one
of the very important manufacturing interests of Baliiniore City.
32 ti
DR. SAMUEL WOLMAN
BALTinORC.
327
GARDINER DAIRY
Milk, Cream, Buttermilk and Ice Cream
BALTIMORE, MD.
'I'lie Gardiner Dairy Com-
pany was founded March 3,
1!)0;}. Tt is the lofjical suc-
cessor to the Filston Farm,
founded by Edward Austen
in 1882, at which time Mr.
Austen, having a number of
imported Jersey cattle, be-
lieved that the milk of these
cattle would please the
people of Baltimore, and as
a result he he<>an to market
tlie milk, which foimd im-
mediate favor with the buy-
ing public.
Following Mr. Austen's
death, his nephew, Mr. Asa
B. Gardiner, Jr., took up
the management, and with
the continual growth of the
business, property at 520-
524 N. Calvert Street was
bought, and the scope of the
business was enlarged.
A year after this, Mx.
Gardiner retired from the
management and started in
business as manager of the
Gardiner Dairy Company,
and about one year after
this the Filston business went into the hands of a receiver, and tiie Gardiner Dairy
bought the property on Calvert Street, and continued to grow and increase the business
until it is now by far the largest in Baltimore City. Also they took up the ice cream
business, which is supplemental to the dairy business, and put it on tirst-class lines,
from which department comes a very large part of the total volume of business of the
Gardiner Dairy.
Within the past year they have bought additional property for stable purposes in
order to iiouse their horses, numbering about 100. They have built in concrete an ice
cream plant that is second to none in this country, and they now luive plans under
way for a Milk Building which will contain every modern dairy appliance, and provided
with sanitary requirements of the highest order. This building will also be a strictly
concrete structure.
The success of the Gardiner Dairy has been dependent on three things:
1st. The confidence and respect of the producing farmers who, working in close
touch with the dairy management, liave produced a quality of milk for the patrons of
the dairy that is not equalled by any other concern in the city.
2d. The confidence of the customers, who, receiving a first-class article, have learned
that the management leaves nothing undone to maintain the highest possible standard
in quality and service.
.3d. The attitude of the employees of this business, who realize that the success of
the business will reflect in increased wages and better positions.
The voliune of business is now over one-half million a year, and continues to grow
monthly.
The officers of the company are:
T. V. RicHAKDSON President R. C. Stewart Secretary
A. A. Bi.AKKNEY Vice-President Asa B. Gardixer, Jr., Treas. and Manager
C. G. WiLBOURN Superintendent
"THE SIGN OF SUBPASSING MILK'
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DK. JOSEPH BLUM
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HOLME & WADDINGTON
Butter, Eggs, Milk and Cream
1422 DRUID HILL AVENUE
(JFl ICE, UAIKY AXD rASXKUUIZIXG DEPARTMENT
The high reputation of this firm, whose name is so favorably associated with surpassing dairy products,
began with its establishment in 1890, by R. Henry Hohne and Ernst A. Waddington. The first business
location of Holme & AVaddington was at 1140 Druid Hill Ave., and their present establishment is at 1420-
1422 Druid Hill Ave., where is maintained a most modern equipment for the perfect pasteurization of
the purest milk and of the finest butter, which comes to them from the most celebrated creameries in this
section of the country. The firm maintains a most efficient system of delivery to its patrons, both in
the city and in the suburbs, the aim being to supply the Healthiest, Cleanest and the Sweetest dairy prod-
ucts that conscientious skill can insure in the promptest and most satisfactory way.
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DE. SYLVAN II. LIKES
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"FINE MILK FROM FINE HERDS"
WALNUT GROVE DAIRY COMPANY
BASIL GARDNER, Proprietor
Vendors of Superior
Milk, Butter and Dairy Products
2620-24 FRANCIS STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Walnut Grove Dairy Company was established in 1890 by Mr. Basil Gardner.
In fact, on December 1, 1890, Mr. Gardner, with three gallons of milk in hand, began a
business; which on December 1, 1909, is putting out daily twelve hundred gallons of
milk, employing eleven delivery wagons. The milk handled by this dairy is brought in
daily over the Western Maryland Railroad, especially from Baltimore and Carroll
Counties, where Mr. Gardner maintains his own farms. Mr. Gardner does not use
bottles, as he firmly believes that there is more danger of infection from poorly-cleansed
bottles than from any other source. Milk direct from the farm and direct to the con-
sumer at the lowest possible price is the policy whicli has won for the Walnut Grove
Dairy Company its high standing in the community. The Dairy also handles butter and
eggs and all dairy products.
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DR. SAMUEL AMBERG
W
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HYGEIA DAIRY
Pure Jersey Milk and High Grade Ice Cream, Ices,
Custards, Sherbets, etc.
CORNER MT. VERNON AVENUE AND 27th STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
OSCAR B. SCHIER & BROTHER, Proprietors
The Hygeia Dairy was established by Messrs. Oscar I). Schier and Carl F. Schier
ill 1892, for the special purpose of furnishing to Baltimore as puie an article of milk
and its products as possibly could be obtained. The smaller dairy building then erected,
althougli equipped with every means of handling the milk in a sanitary condition, has
since been replaced by a large structure, covering 150x75 feet, with adjoining yard
space covering three times this area.
The milk furnished by the Hygeia Dairy is produced under tlie most hygienic
conditions, the process of which is watched carefully by a graduate of Cornell Uni-
versity, who makes frequent inspections for this purpose. The greatest care in the
handling of the milk is taken at the dairy in order to insure an absolutely sanitary
product.
Mr. Schier was the first one in Ualtimore to give special attention to this kind of
work, having been himself especially lilted for it in Germany.
The dairy has always enjoyed the s]>('cial jiatronage of the leading physicians of
Baltimore.
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DE. SYDNEY M. CONE
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DR. BERNHARD MYER
Dr. Bernhard Myer is one of the old established dentists of Baltimore City. He
is the son of Abraham and Hannali Myer and was born on the 23d day of March at
Birstein, Germany. He was educated in the public schools and graduated from the
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, beginning his practice in 1872. He has been a
member of the School Board of Oheb Shalom Congregation for twenty-six years. He is
affiliated with the Royal Arcanum and the Harmony Singing Society. He has been the
attending dentist of the Hebrew Orphan Home, the Hebrew Hospital and German Home
for the Aged since the origination of these institutions. Dr. Myer married Miss Rachel
Blumenthal on June 26, 1870, and has had five children, four of whom, viz., Dr. Simon
B. Myer, Jacob Myer, Dr. Louis A. Myer and Mrs. Sam T. Bruner, are living.
Dr. Myer was originally located at 414 Hanover Street. In 1893 he moved to 1102
Madison Avenue and in 1896 opened his present offices at the southeast corner of
Hanover and Fayette Streets. "Close application to my profession and conscientious
dealings with my fellowman" is Dr. Myer's explanation of the high position which he
occupies in the esteem of a large circle of friends and patrons.
N. B. LOBE & CO.
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS, IMPORTERS OF MATTINGS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
CARPETS, RUGS, OILCLOTH, ETC.
BALTIMORE, MD.
N. B. Lobe & Co. was established in 1906 by Henry I. Lobe, S. Burns RatcliflFe and
Napoleon B. Lobe, succeeding Grotjan, Lobe & Co., who for forty years conducted the
general wholesale auction business. The original location of this business was 210
West Baltimore Street and its present location is 323 West Baltimore Street. N. B.
Lobe & Co. are general auctioneers, importers of mattings and wholesale dealers in
carpets, rugs and oilcloths, and have built up a stronp- position in the business com-
munity through the strict integrity of their nietliods of transacting business.
CHARLES F. OBRECHT
MACHINE BLACKSMITHING, PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Obrecht since establishing his business has steadily increased its rank and
patronage. He maintained a high-class plant at 10 East Perry Street, thoroughly
equipped and running with electric and air power. Mr. Obrecht is engaged in marine
and machine blacksmithing, plumbing and gasfitting, heavy forging, and makes a
specialty of auto repairs, machinery and all its branches.
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CUMBERLAND COAL COMPANY
The Cumberland Coal Company was established October 1, 1885, the old stock-
holders and directors being Hon. H. G. Davis, Hon. A. P. Corman, Hon. S. 1). Elkins,
:\Ir. Wm. H. Gorman, Mr. Robert Ober.
The present directors are Mr. Wm. H. Gorman, ^Ir. Douglas Gorman, Hon. A. P.
Gorman, Jr.. ]\Ir. T. L. Marriott and ^Ir. Blaine Elkins. The original location of this
business was in the Keyser Building, Gorman Street, and its present offices are at 912
Continental Building.
Its mine and coke ovens are located at Douglas, Tucker County, W. Va., the
product being sold throughout the East and West, North and South, and Canada.
The Cumberland Coal Company are manufacturers of "Douglas" furnace and
foundry coke, and are miners and shippers of the unexcelled "Douglas" steam and
smithing coal, and shippers Big Vein George's Creek coal.
THE DROVERS' & MECHANICS' NATIONAL BANK
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Drovers' & IMechanics' National Bank was estal)lislied in 1875, at the corner
of Baltimore and Carey Streets, by the following gentlemen: Jacob Ellinger (who was
a very prominent Hebrew), Wm. Eden, W. D. Miller, James L. Bayliss. Dr. C. H. Jones,
Lewis Myers, John Turnbull, Jr., Gary IMcClellan, Felix IVIcCurly, Jesse Hay, all of
whom, except ]\lr. John Turnbull, Jr., are deceased. Mr. Ellinger was the first presi-
dent of this bank. In 1883 the Drovers' & Mechanics' National Bank moved to the cor-
ner of Fayette and Eutaw Streets, and for eleven years occupied the old Albert Build-
ing, which had previously been occupied as a pajier-hanging establishment.
In 1894 the magnificent present structure was erected, and this bank now ranks
as one of the leading financial institutions in the citj\ The officers are: Paul A.
Seeger, president, who succeeded the late James Clark, and Charles vS. Miller, cashier.
Mr. Miller has been identified with this bank during its whole existence, \vith the ex-
ception of the first two years. The directors are: Paul A. Seeger, Chas. Adler, J. H.
Schnepfe, Robt. D. Hopkins, F. C. Wachter, Dr. M. H. Carter, Hamilton G. Fant, Geo.
W. Kirwan, Samuel Rosenthal, Wm. H. Grafflin.
THE NEW POLICY
OF THE
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Is the most up-to-date and most comprehensive Life Insurance policy to be had to-day
Besides combining in one contract all the best features of all the best life insur-
ance policies, the benefits of the COMPLETE PROTECTION POLICY are available to
first-class risks if the insured becomes
TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED. Rates and values upon applica-
tion.
MEIGS & HEISSE, Calvert and German Streets, S.W., Baltimore, Md.
:v.\s
WILLIAM EICHENGBEEN (DECEASED)
E. FLEISCHER (DECEASED)
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WHELAN, DUER & LANAHAN
BANKERS
213 E. GEBMAN STREET
This firm was established October 1, 1909, to siucceed the firm of Whelan, Duer &
Company, wliich was organized December 1, 1908.
The members of the firm are Thomas A. Whelan, Jr., Henry Lay Duer and William
Wallace Lanahan. The first two made up the firm of Whelan, Duer & Company. Mr.
Lanahan was admitted October 1, 1909.
Thomas A. Whelan, Jr., received his academic education at Loyola College, Marston
School for Boys, Georgetown LTniversity, Washington, D. C, and graduated from Uni-
versity of ]\Iaryland Law School in 1904 with degree of LL. B. ; practised law for about
two years in Alaryland ; in May. 1907, entered bond department of Messrs. J. S. Wilson,
Jr., & Company, leaving there December 1, 1908, to become a member of the firm of
Whelan. Duer & Company.
lieniy Lay Duei-: Educated at Washington High School, Princess Anne. Md., and
Sadler's Bryant and Stratton Business College, Baltimore. Graduated at the Maryland
Institute in 1897. Received his financial training in the banking house of IMessrs. Alex.
Brown & Sons, Baltimore, with which firm he was identified for more than eight years.
Resigned to enter the bond department of Messrs. J. S. Wilson, Jr., & Co., Baltimore.
Md., where he was associated with his partner, ^Ir. \Vhelan, until the establishment of
the firm of Whelan, Duer & Company.
William Wallace Lanahan is the son of the late Samuel J. Lanahan and is a
graduate of the Harvard University. After being associated with his uncle. ]\Ir.
William Lanahan, of William Lanahan & Sons, Baltimore, Md.. for several years, he
decided to enter the banking business and became a member of this firm.
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aaltimobc.
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H. MEISER & SON
IRON WORKS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The iron works of H. Meiser & Son was fonndod more than forty years ago for
the manufacture of plain and ornamental iron work of every description. The busi-
ness of the house extends to all parts of the United States and Cuba.
Notably among the items produced by this foundry are: Stirrups, building anchors,
gratings, window guards, bank work, fire escapes, elevator doors and enclosures, awning
frames, sash raising apparatus for skylights and greenhouses, plain and ornamental
fence, wire work, grill work, stable fixture, etc.
H. Meiser & Son made the nuignifieent ornamental iron gates for the entrance
to the Jamestown Exposition grounds, as well as the doors at the entrance of the
United States Building — Paris Exposition.
HILGARTNER MARBLE COMPANY
This house was established in 1863, the members of the original firm being L.
Hilgartner, Charles L. Hilgartner and Andrew Hilgartner. The firm was incorporated
January 1, 1900, under the title of Hilgartner Marble Company. The officers of this
company are: Charles L. Hilgartner, president; Andrew Hilgartner, vice-president and
treasurer. Mr. L. Hilgartner, the founder of this business, died January 11, 1902.
The mills and works of the Hilgartner Marble Company are situated at the foot of
Sharp Street, and the show rooms are at 223 N. Charles Street. This company has
facilities for sawing and finishing marble and granite for interior of buildings ; also
are large contractors for cemetery work. The extent of the trade of this company may
be judged from the fact that they supply marble for buildings all over the United States
and Cuba. The company maintain a branch office at Chicago, 111., and a purchasing
agency at Carrara, Italy.
C. F. MEISLAHN & CO.
Mr. C. F. Meislahn and Mr. C. F. Klein established tlie business of fine cabinetwork
in 1886 and located at 226 North Howard Street. Mr. Meislahn learned the hand-
cabinetmaking in his father's place in Germany, afterwards learned the wood-carving,
studied for five years at Paris, leaving there in 1870 at the declaration of the war and
went to London for eighteen months, then to America and stayed with Philip Hiss as
foreman of the carving department until his own venture in business. Since the death
of his partner, C. F. Klein, continued the business alone under the same style.
His plant is equipped with modern machinery to facilitate handling the initiatory
work for the cabinetwork very advantageously, which consists of interior woodwork,
Colonial mantels, furniture and plastic decoration.
Of the many large contracts executed may be mentioned: Central Savings Bank,
Hutzler Bros., Safe Deposit & Trust Co., Waldo Newcomer, Louis Kann, B. Barton
Jacobs, R. Brent Keyser, Frank Harvey.
THE SCHWIND QUARRY COMPANY
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Schwind Quarry Company was incorporated January 4, 1898, succeeding Mr.
J. G. Schwind, who had carried on the same business for many years back. The original
members of the firm were: .John G. Schwind, Paul Englehart. Conrad ]\Iache and C. F.
Dulaney. The officers of the company at present are: J. G. Schwind, president; C.
Otto, vice-president; Robt. E. L. McCoy, secretary and treasurer. The offices of the
company are 625 and 626 Law Building. The Schwind Quarry Company are quarry-
men and contractors, maintaining their own quarries with equipment and facilities
absolutely the best in the city. The reputation of this house has been built up by
low prices and prompt deliveries.
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HENRY F. STRAUSS.
343
HENRY ADAMS
Consulting, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
CALVERT BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers
Established 1S!)8, jnior to which was cliicf engiiUHM- of the suporvisinf>' architects'
office, Treasury De])artinent, Washington, D. C, for twelve years. From 1902 to 1909
was senior nieniher of the firm of Adams & Schwab. Special Lines — Designing and
superintending complete power plants, mechanical equipments of building, including
heating and ventilation, electric lighting, elevators, sprinkler systems, sanitation, etc.
Have every facility for prompt execution of work in all of its various details.
Partial list of representative work, public buildings, etc.
New Court House, Baltimore.
New Custom House, Baltimore.
Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore.
Fourth Regiment Armory, Baltimore.
U. S. Court House and Postoffice, Brooklyn.
U. S. Court House and Postoffice, Buffalo.
IT. S. Court House and Postoffice, Pittsburg.
U. S. Court House and Posk)ffice, Mil-
waid-cee.
U. S. Court House and Postoffice, Omaha.
U. S. Court House and Postoffice, St. Paul.
U. S. Postoffice, New York.
U. S. Postoffice, Washington.
U. S. Court House (addition) , Washington.
Appraisers' Warehouse, New York.
Appraisers' Warehouse, Chicago.
U. S. Mint. Denver.
Corcoran Art Gallery, Washington.
New Maryland Institute, Baltimore.
U. S. Postoffice and Court House, Hunt
ington, W. Va.
U. S. Court House and Postoffice, Norfolk.
Union County House, Elizabeth, N. J.
Baltimore American Building. Baltimore.
Baltimore & Ohio Office Building, Balti-
more.
Calvert Building, Baltimore.
Equitable Building. Baltimore.
Keyser Office Building, Baltimore.
Maryland Casualty Building, Baltimore.
Maryland Telephone Building, Baltimore.
Bell Telephone Buildings, Philadelphia.
Commonwealth Trust Building, Phila-
delphia.
North American Building, Philadelphia.
Merchants' & Mariners' Building, Phila-
delphia.
Stephen C4irard Building, Philadelphia.
Commercial Realty Building, Norfolk, Va.
Bergner & Co., Baltimore.
Brigham Hopkins Co., Baltimore.
Broadbent Mantel Co., Baltimore.
Erlanger INlfg. Co., Baltimore.
Lerch Bros., Baltimore.
Rosenfeld & Co., Baltimore.
Strouse & Bros., Baltimore.
Wilson Distillery. Baltimore.
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Baltimore.
Mott Iron Works. Trenton.
Reid, Murdaoh & Co., Chicago.
Mandel Bros.. Chicago.
Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore.
Benesch & Sons, Baltimore.
Bernheimer Bros., Baltimore.
Eisenberg Store, Baltimore.
Hochschild, Kohn & Co., Baltimore.
The Hub, Baltimore.
The Leader, Baltimore.
Likes, Berwanger & Co., Baltimore.
New York Clothing House, Baltimore.
Hecht & Co., Washington.
Kann & Sons Co., Washington.
Woodward & Lothrop, Washington.
Saks & Co., New York.
Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago.
Watt. Rettew & Clay, Roanoke, Va.
Belvedere Hotel, Baltimore.
Marlborough Apartment House, Baltimore.
Washington Apartment House, Baltimore.
City Hospital, Baltimore.
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore.
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.
Medico-Chi Hospital, Philadelphia.
First Baptist Church, Baltimore.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Baltimore.
St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia.
Eastern Female High School, Baltimore.
Western High School, Baltimore.
Samuel Ready School, Baltimore.
New Public Schools, Baltimore.
St. Joseph House of Industry, Baltimore.
St. Rose' Industrial School. Baltimore.
Columbian l^niversity, Washington.
^Masonic Temple, Baltimore.
New Y. M. C. A. building, Baltimore.
Randolph Macon Academy, \'irginia.
Norfolk Protestant Hospital, Norfolk.
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bal-
timore.
Harriet Lane Home, Baltimore.
St. Aloysius School, Wasli ington.
Church Home and Infirmary, Baltimore.
Amsterdam Theater. New York.
Lyceum Theater, New York.
Theatorium, Baltimore.
P>ro\vn & Sons' BaidK, Baltimore.
344
DANIEL A. WEINBEBa
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CHARLES L. REEDER
Consulting Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineers, Johns Hopkins University.
Member, American Society Mechanical Engineers.
Associate Member, American Institute Electrical Engineers.
919-921 EQUITABLE BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Charles L. Eeeder is a graduate electrical engineer, Johns Hopkins University,
1896. Was member Students' Corps, General Electric Company, 1896-1897. Associated
with F. H. Hambleton, Esq., Consulting Engineer, Baltimore, Md., in reconstruction
plant of Baltimore City Passenger Railway; Baltimore and Middle River Railway;
Central Railway, etc. In 1898 began individual practice as Consulting Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer, and is a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.
DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF RAILWAY, POWER AND
BUILDING EQUIPMENT. EXAMINATION REPORTS AND
APPRAISAL OF ENGINEERING PROPERTIES. TESTS
AND BETTERMENT OF OPERATING ECONOMY. SUPER-
VISION, PURCHASE AND TESTS OF FUELS, ETC.
REPRESENTATIVE WORK
BALTIMORE, MD.
New Chamber of Commerce Building Terminal Warehouse Co.
New Sun Building R. M. Sutton Co., Plant and Buildings
Equitable Building St. Joseph's Hospital, Power Plant and
Calvert Building Buildings
Peabody Library and Conservatory of The Hospital for the Women of Maryland
Music Johns Hopkins Trust Estate
United States Fidelity and Guaranty The Consolidated Gas Co.
Building American Can Company, Baltimore Fac-
Enoch Pratt Free Library tones
New Maryland Institute F.dison Electric Illuminating Co.
Consolidated Gas Co. Building Cumberland Street Railway Co.
Maryland Life Insurance Co. Building Maryknd^^Agricultural College, College
Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Co. ,,',',r^,, ^ ., ^,
Buildinjr Maryland State Insane Asylum, Sykes-
^ . . viile, Md.
Stewart Building x- ^ t-v n h r^ t»t i
" iNotre Dame College, Govans, Md.
Safe Deposit and Trust Co. Building Conneaut & Erie Traction Co. System,
The Lord Baltimore Press Erie, Pa.
The Skinner Sliip Building Co., Power Henderson Liglit & Power Co., Henderson,
Plant N. C.
The Phoenix Pad Co. Davis IMomorial Hospital. Elkins, W. Va.
Schloss Bros. . Savannah High School, Savannah, Ga.
;i4G
DAVID SIEGEL
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THE KEELEY INSTITUTE
211 NORTH CAPITOL STREET
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Men in active business know of the disturbance and annoyance caused them through
employees who are addicted to alcoholic liquors or (especially of late years) narcotic
drugs.
The result of these addictions is a paralysis of "will-power" — an abnormal condition
of the nerve system — an uncontrollable demand for the stimulant used. These men have
passed from the stage of "habit" to that of "disease," which demands for its eradication
a scientific medical treatment. This is the foundation theory of the world-famous
Keeley Treatment, now regarded as the one effective method of overcoming this dis-
eased condition.
Sanitariums using this method of treatment are invariably known as Keeley In-
stitutes, and it is not known or practised at any other establishments. If you would
know more about it, a line addressed to The Keeley Institute, 211 North Capitol Street,
Washington, D. C, will secure all needed information. This institute controls the ter-
ritory of Maryland and the District of C'ohunbia, and lias no branrhes whatever.
M-IS
BENJAMIN ROTHSCHILD
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SECURITY
STORAGE AND TRUST COMPANY
13-15-17-19 WEST NORTH AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Security Storage and Trust
Company maintains a Trust Depart-
ment, Real Estate Department, Bank-
ing Department, Safe Deposit Silver
Storage Department, and owns one of
the finest equipped storage ware-
houses in Baltimore, with every facil-
ity for packing, shipping and hauling.
The company acts as executor, ad-
ministrator, trustee and guardian;
its officers and office force are daily
employed in looking after the inter-
ests of estates. The company's
jj- tBW|rwrirftWi*™^***^^^fal B^^^^^^B charter is practically perpetual, sub-
y ^^tfii^^SJS|B|^BMB|BpB ^^^^^^^^B ject to inspection and under restraint
'^-'^■^^^^^^^^"^■*-"*^^''"^^^^^^^^™ of law. The company takes entire
charge of estates, and collects the in-
come, remitting the same at regular
periods, and has at all times a long
list of houses, apartments for rent
and also for sale.
The Bank Department is popular
and its convenience in the residential
section appreciated, as evidenced by
one thousand open and active bank
accounts. Depositors in the savings
department receive SV^ per cent., paid semi-annually. Accounts, subject to check,
receive 2 per cent, interest.
The Safe Deposit Vaults are open 8.30 A. M. to 5 P. M. Safes are rented in the
fire and burglary vaults of the company, varying in size, and costing from $3.00 to
$25.00 per annum. Three large steel vaults with double combination locks and doors
have been fitted up to receive silverware and valuable articles, usually packed in
large boxes, barrels or trunks.
The Security Company ofl'ers its patrons tlie most complete and largest fireproof
warehouses in the city for the storage of furniture, pianos, china, glassware, bric-a-brac,
pictures, etc. The warehouse floor space occupies 97,000 square feet. Over 2,000
two-horse furniture wagon loads can be stored in its capacious rooms. Goods for ship-
ment to other cities are carefully boxed, crated and burlaped; cars are chartered, and
the many details of shipment attended to.
The company owns its own hauling equipment, consisting of large covered fur-
niture vans, liorses, harness and stable supplies, which is used for the purpose of
hauling furniture to and from their storage wareliouse; also for hauling from house
to house.
The officers of the company are:
Henky S. King President.
Matthew C. Fenton Vice-President.
George M. Bucher Treasurer.
C. J. Hamilton Secretary.
ooO
JACOB GOMPRECHT
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GRAHAM'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE
S. W. CORNER OF PARK AVE. AND DOLPHIN ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Uiaham's Storajje Warelunise was established in 1S87 by Mr. Goorge B. Graham in an
old building at the corner of Lombard and Concord Streets. At that time tiiere was no
other storage warehouse in Baltimore. Owing to the great demand for space a larger
and more up-to-date warehouse was planned ; the lot at the southwest corner of Park
Avenue and Dolphin Street ( IGO by 150 feet) was purchased in 1890 and a six-story
warehouse, equi])ped with every facility and im])rovement, was erected. Since that time,
due to the continued increase in tlie business, many improvements have l>een made, until
now there is available 115,000 square feet of floor space, divided into 1.000 rooms, for
the separate storage of furniture and household goods. There is also a large fireproof
vault for tlie sate keeping of ^il\ei and \ahialilcs. I'Or inaM_\ \eiir^ llir w ai ilioUf>e was
under the able management of the late James McEvoy, in whose care the business grew
to its present pros])erous condition. The Graham's Warehouse Go. are agents for The
Bowling Green Storage & Van Co., and operate the convenient Lift Van Service, by which
household goods are securely packed in a van in one city and the van then sealed and
shipped intact to any destination in the Ignited States or abroad, on whicii insurance is
effected, covering all risks. Eight large padded vans are employed to handle the moving
of furniture and effects to and from the warehouse and for general moving from house
to house. Mr. George D. Magruder, the present manager, has been with the comjjany for
twentv-two >ears and has a thorough knowledge of the business in all its details.
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JESSE BENESCII
HeU, Bait.
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KAUFMAN
FIRE-PROOF STORAGE WAREHOUSE
CHARLES H. KAUFMAN, Proprietor
LAFAYETTE AVE. AND DIVISION ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Kaufman began his business career as a teamster, with a hoise and wagon on Pratt Street
Wharf in 18S6, and had a wagon stand at Park Avenue and Lexington Street, catering to the retail
merchants. In 190:i he estabUshed a warehouse at 532 West Lafayette Avenue and in 1905 he opened
up at the present site in a five story building, 80x31 feet. Business grew rapidly and in 1906 an addition
25x103 feet, also five stories, were added. Three years later another five story building 25x67 feet was
erected, west of the first mentioned building at Brunt Street; now the Kaufman W^arehouse is shaped
like the letter Z, and affords a total floor space of 45,000 square feet This warehouse is fire-proof ab-
solutely, each building is separated Ironi tlie otliers — the heavy walls lioing built of brick with fire-proof
roof, iron folding doors, fire-protected windows, metal frames, concrete Hoors and inside walls. A fire inside
or outside of this structure could be easily controlled by a single individual. The Board of Fire Under-
writers has approved this warehouse and endorsed it as being as thoroughly fire-proof as can be built.
Goods are packed and shipped to all parts of the United States and Europe and even South Africa. Nine
teams are kept busy, in addition to an automobile inoving van, containing 1,000 cubic feet and holding
four loads of furniture. This van is propelled by a gasoline engin(\ the van floor being covered with
Asbestos and esi)ecially adapted to long dist.-ince and suburban work.
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SIMON ADES (deceased)
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PLANT OF HENRY D, LOUIS
HENRY D. LOUIS
Packing Boxes of Every Description
LEADENHALL AND OSTEND STS.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The box mamifaeturing business conducted by ]Mr. Henry D.
Louis at Leadenhall and Ostcnd Street was established October
1, in07. prior to which time ]\Ir. Louis was a member of one
of the oklest box mannfacturiiii; firms in Baltimore, and has
had ali'eady over a quarter of a century experience in his
special line of business. The ])lant conducted by Mr. Louis
is one of the most niodernly ef]ui))ped, and has facilities equal
to those of any other liox maiuifact\irer in Baltimore. This
house manufactures packinfj-boxes of every description, and
its trade extends to* Washington and nearby points. Locally,
yir. Louis connnands a very extensive trade with the large
users of packing-boxes and his product, like his name, is a
synonvm for ndiabilitv.
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MAX NUSIJAUM
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CENTRAL SASH,
DOOR AND BLIND MANUFACTORY
SCHOPPERT & SPATES, Proprietors
SOUTHWEST CORNER FRONT AND LOW STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Central Sash, Door and Blind Manufactory was established November 20,
1907, by George L. Schoppert and Charles R. Spates. Mr. Schoppert had for twenty
two years previously been actively engaged in the sash, door and blind business, during
eleven years of wliich period he was connected with Henry E. Cook. Mr. Spates also
was with Henry E. Cook for many years, and is the managing head of the factory and
mill, whilst Mr. Schoppert is in charge of the financial and general business depart
ments. The factory of this company is situated at the soutliwest corner of Front and
Low Streets and is equipped with all the latest woodworking machinery and modern
facilities to supply any and all demands for millwork. Tlie company employs a large
force of workmen and conducts its business on the basis of tlie strictest integrity and
the fairest enterprise. The Central Sash, Door and Blind Manufactory has fulfilled
many large contracts, among which nuiy be notably mentioned:
Tiie Court House (Novak & Hirt, builders) Franklin Building (George W. Bennett,
The American Building (Henry S. Ripple, builder)
builder) Fidelity Building
City Hall (Isaac N. Cooper, builder) E(iuital)Ie Building
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H. S. HARTOGENSIS
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ADES BROS.
MANUFACTURERS OF "CROWN BRAND" UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS
NORTHEAST CORNER LIBERTY AND LOMBARD STREETS, BALTIMORE, MD.
Ill IS'.IS, two Jewish hiiis, Hairy and Simon Ados,
aged respectively 20 and IS years, started the I'ni-
l>reUa and Para.sol nianufaeturing business, in a
room 15 by 15 feet at 922 E. Pratt Street. From
this small beginning the firm of Ades Bros, has grown
year Ijy year, until, to-day, it is recognized as one of
the largest umbrella manufacturers in Baltimore and
in the east.
The methods employed — honesty and straight-
forwardness— won for the Ades boys many patrons
— and in six months they were forced to seek larger
quarters, moving to '.i'.i Hanover Street, from where
for the .same reason they were again forced to seek
larger quarters, this time at 101 West Baltimore
Street, where they rem.ained until their factory and
salesrooms were destroyed by the fire of 1904.
The present home of Ades Bros, is a magnificent five-
story building situated at the northeast corner of Lib-
erty and Lombard Streets, which was erected specially
for them. In striking contrast, is this immense fac-
tory with its 18,000 square feet of floor space ami its
750 operatives, to the little 15 by 15 foot room an
four employees which marked the beginning of this
house 12 years ago. To-dny the output of this fac-
tory is .3,000 pieces daily, and 15 traveling salesmen
carry the "Crown Brand" — "Ades Protection in
Rain" — "Made by Ades Bros." — L'mbrellas anc!
Parasols into every state of the L'nion.
Mr. Simon Ades died April 17, 1908, and since
then his brother Mr. Harry Ades is condu ling
the business alone, which makes it the only
umbrella manufacturing establishment of any con-
sequence in the Llnited States owned and operated by one
maintains branches in Chicago, St. Louis and Pittsburg, Pa.
indixidual. The house of Ades Bros.
SALT
IT'S PURE
REFINED BY
STANDARD SALT
CDNPANY
BALTIMORE. MO.
PROCESS PATENT
APPLIED FOR
THE STANDARD SALT CO.
REFINERS OF SALT
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tlie Stamlard 8alt Co. was incfirporated
Jamiary. 1 !•()!>; the incorporators being
men ])]•( iiiincnt in tlie lines of nianufac-
tuiiiiu-. clicniistry and real estate. The
Standard Salt Co., salt refiners, produce
an al)S(dntidy pure commercial product
lliat will not lump and is essentially
stron<»er tlian tlie ordinary salt of com-
merce. 'I'lic plant of this company is
situatcil at 1412 Eastern Avenue, with a
capacity of ten tons per da,y, increasing
as the (lemaiid is increasing. The aim of
the Standard Salt Co. is to produce the
very best pre duel at the very least cost to
the consinner, realizing that strength and
purity are important factors. The policy
of this company is winning for it broad
ti'adc fax'ors. and its business now extends
aioiiy tlic .Vtlantic Seaboard and tlirough-
<iut tlic (Mstnii set-lion of the Middle West.
Till' (illiids arc K. Stanley Carswell. Pres-
ident : Will. 11. (iriMMitield, Vice-President;
Ahrcd S. I):i\-, Secretar\- and Treasurer.
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HARRY ADES
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THANHOUSER & WEILLER
311 & 313 W. BALTIMORE ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm was established Aufnist, 100(1. by Messrs. Sidney P. Thanhouser and
Charles I. Weiller. The original location of this business was at 834 and 836 Green-
mount Avenue, since which time it has moved to 311 and 313 West Baltimore Street.
Thanhouser & Weiller are manufacturing jobbers of shirts, overalls and children's
play suits, and give employment to from seventy-five to 100 people. The rapid growth
of this business and the constant extension of its territory are the best indications of
the quality of its product and the merit of its methods.
MORROW BROS.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Morrow Bros, was established in 1893 by Wm. H. Morrow and Charles
A. Morrow. The original location of the business was 212 Clay Street, and is at pres-
ent at 218 West Saratoga Street. Morrow Bros, arc general contractors, and have con-
structed very important works in Baltimore, prominent amongst which may be noted
the Y. M. C. A. Building, Baltimore Bargain House, Merchants' Club, Erlanger Build-
ing, Hochschild, Kohn & Co., Fidelity and Deposit Company (new building), and
many others.
CHARLES W. LEYDECKER
LAMB BUTCHER
Stall: 51 LEXINGTON MARKET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Leydecker established this business in 1880. The original location being
Union Abattoir, but at present he is located at stall 51, Lexington Market. He is
strictly a dealer in lamb, and as such has gained a most enviable reputation among
the particular housewives of our city, and enjoys further the distinction of being the
"only" kosher lamb butcher in Baltimore under the United States Government in-
spection; on which account he is favored with a very large Jewish patronage.
Mr. Leydecker's aim, during his thirty-year business career, has been to sell only
the choicest meat, to extend the most exacting attention to his patrons' orders and
thereby constantly enlarge his new trade through the expressed satisfaction of his
older customers.
WESTMORELAND LUNCH ROOM
314 W. BALTIMORE ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
This famous lunch and dining room was establislied, and is maintained, by Mr.
J. H. Moxley, who believes that home cooking is only good enough for his patrons. A
specialty is made of home-made pies and biscuits; and oysters, dams and fish in season
are served in the special "Westmoreland" way. Mr. Moxley, the proprietor, has had
fifteen years' experience in fhe art of catering to that "jaded appetite."
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Established 1890
NATIONAL WINDOW AND OFFICE
CLEANING COMPANY
General Cleaners
Office Buildings, Offices, Stores, Factories and Dwellings Cleaned.
Floors Scrubbed, Floors Oiled, Stained and Varnished.
Marble Cleaned
Offices
208 COURTLAND ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
CORNER SIXTH AND D STS., N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C.
415 FOURTH AVE., PITTSBURG, PA.
The Window and Office Cleaning .Service, of which we are the originators, dates
hack to the year 1800. To-day it is admitted a necessity whicii has afforded gratifying
lesults to an appreciative patronage.
Our system is meritorious, being gradually perfected by close application and
liberal exi)"enditures of money, to raise the standard of our service as near perfection
as possible. In this we have been highly successful, gaining the confidence of tlie
juddic by faithfully caring for thtir eoniforts. which in a huge measure has con-
tributed to our success.
In our desire to further advance the standard we never fail to spare time or
expense to introduce an improvement in every feature.
It shall always be cur effort to conduct the business as to retain your confidence
and support, and "thereby attain a degree of success which only a liberal and apprecia-
tive ])olicy can biing.
We thank our ])atrons for their favors in the past, and trust to merit a continuance
of their good will.
Few of our References
\\h\tf House ;it Wnshington and Government Buildings, New Will.ard Hotel
Few of our References, Pittsburgh
H. J. Heinz Co., Third Nat'l Bank, Wabash H.R. Co.'s Offices, .\llcsj;hony Realty & Trust Co.
A. LEVI
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SCHINDLER & SCHINDLER
BEAL ESTATE ANB GROUND RENT INVESTMENTS
1023 CALVERT BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
Schindler & Schindler were established in 1909, by William T. Schindler, Jr., and
J. Fred Schindler. Mr. J. Fred Schindler, however, has withdrawn from the firm and
the business is now condiuted solely by \Vm. T. Schindler, Jr. The office of this busi-
ness was at 1009 Calvert Buikling,"and at present is located at 1003 Calvert Building.
Schindler & Schindler transact an extensive real estate business, and make a specialty
of ground rent investments, in which line they enjoy a high reputation for expe-
rience and integrity.
WILLIAM SCHWARZ & SONS
BANKERS AND BROKERS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The banking and brokerage house of William Schwarz & Sons was established
March, 1903, by William Schwarz, Howard S. Schwarz and Allen Schwarz. The original
location of this firm was South and German Streets, and its present offices are located
at 3 South Street. William Schwarz & Sons do a general banking and brokerage busi-
ness, and are in direct communication with the leading financial centers of the country.
Mr. William Schwarz, the senior member of this firm, is president of the German-
American Bank.
THE SOUTHERN INVESTMENT AND SECURITY COMPANY
The Southern Investment and Security Company was incorporated by Act of the
General Assembly of the State of Maryland of 1906, with a broad and liberal charter.
The incorporators were: Thomas H. Robinson, of Belair, Md.; Lloyd L. Jackson,
Thornton Kollins, R. E. Lee Marshall, Henry M. Warfield, Joseph C. Whitney and
Charles A. Counsel, of Baltimore County.
We organized and commenced business in December, 1900. The officers of the
company are: Lloyd L. Jackson, president; Henry M. Warfield, vice-president; R. E.
Lee Marshall, secretary and treasurer.
Board of Directors: ]\Iurrav Vandiver, Havre de Grace, Md.; Tliomas H. Robinson,
Belair, Md. ; Joseph C. Whitney, Baltimore, Md. ; R. E. L. Marshall, Baltimore, Md.;
Walter R. Townshend, Towson, Md. : George F. Randolph, Baltimore, Md. ; Frederick
A. Savage, Baltimore, Md. ; Lloyd L. .Jackson, Baltimore, Md.
THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF BALTIMORE
The Second National Bank of Baltimore. 432 South Broadway, is lineal successor of
the Fells Point Savings Institution, wliich was incorporated in 1832. In the early 'GOs
the Board of Directors of the latter concluded that the institution could be much more
helpful in supplying the requirements of the eastern section of the city through the
channel of a commercial bank than would be possible for it to accomplisli as a savings
bank, and it was promptly resolved to incorporate the "Fells Point Bank."
Upon the passage of the National Bank Act, the Fells Point Bank was among the
very first to enter tlie National system, having been incorjxiratcd tliereunder as the
Second National Bank of Baltimore, Md., on May r>, 18(54, its number in the system
being 414. The bank has enjoyed more than average success, having accumulated,
through earnings upon its capital of $500,000, a surplus fund of ifoO(),00(), and undi-
vided profits of upwards of $250,000.
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ALBEBT H. LIKES
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THOMAS B. STANFIELD & CO.
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
BALTIMORE, MD.
'J"lu' tiiin of 'I'lionias B. Staiifield & Co. was established in ISTO by Tliomas B. Stan
liebl. In tiie year 11I02 a co-pa rtnersbip was formed by Thomas B. Stantield and Mv.
.1. Elmer Stanfield. under the name Tiiomas B. Stantield «S: Son, and continued to do
iiusiness under this name until April. ]!)()!), when the partnership was dissolved. In
.May, 190!). the present firm, known as Thomas B. Stantield & Co., was formed by ^Ir.
'J'homas B. Stantield and William F. Chew.
Tlie otliees and sliops are located at 10!) Clay Street, practically in the center of
tlie city.
Thomas ]>. Stantield & Co. are general contractors and builders, making a specialty
of all kinds of jobbiiij^- work, and are e(|\iipped with eveiy facility for the prompt and
ellicient handling of work entrusted to them, giving the same careful attention, whetlier
the contract be large or small.
The firm points with much satisfaction to its long history, and from among the
inany patrt)ns of the company, covering its history from the beginning, have selected
the following buildings and persons as showing the character of the work handled,
namely: Baltimore Belting Company. Lutheran Church of Incarnation, Edwards
Cliocoiate Company (two contracts) .' Forest Park Church, H. G. Fant. Footers Dye
Works, Ford Auto Company, Good Hope Hall, Holland ^lanufacturing Conijiany, Iron-
Clad Manufacturing Company (plant), Kimball, Tyler Company (plant), Wm. J.
Lowry, Jr. (residence), F. M. Kirby & Co., Pennsylvania Avenue Building Associa-
tion. "C. Read & Co. (two contracts) ,'H. Rosenheim & Sons, Safe Deposit & Trust Com-
pany, United Cigar Stores Company, Dental Laboratoi-y of University of .Maryland,
Von'eiff Brothers (two contracts), Consolidated Cotton Duck Company (three con-
tracts). Wm. F. Zeller & Co., John T. Woodward, Fulton Avenue Presbyterian Church.
R. H. Bowman, A. C. Glocker, \A'm. Eichengreen, Bernheimer Brothers.
The policy of this firm is to give prompt and efliicient service at a fair margin ot
profit.
WALTER E. BURNHAM
In 1894 Mr. Burnham began business on his own
account at the southeast corner of Charles and Lex-
ington Streets as a contractor for all classes of build-
ing construction. He enjoyed a large and influential
patronage, both directly from individuals interested
in building and from the leading architects of our
city. Among the notable buildings which Mr. Burn-
hain has erected may be mentioned the New York
Clothing House, 102-104 East Baltimore Street;
Oettinger & Son's warehouse, Baltimore and Arch
Streets; Strouse & Bro.'s warehouse, German and
Green Streets; M. S. Levy Building, I^mbard and
Eutaw Streets; Emanuel Greenbaum Building, 715
and 717 West German Street; Neely Building, 121
South Street; four-story warehouse, 34 East Pratt
Street (Joseph Evans Sperry, architect) ; warehouses,
26, 28 and .30 Hanover Street (same architect) ;
building, 27 West Baltimore Street (Archer & Allen,
architects) ; block of warehouses north side of Lom-
bard Street, between Gay and Fredericks Streets
(same architect); dwelling at 1615 Park Avenue
(Joseph Evans Sperry, architect). The range of
Mr. Burnham's business has steadily extended by
reason of his technical efficiency and his perfect
integrity in all dealings.
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COL. ISRAEL EOSENFELD
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DIGGS-VANNEMAN
MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Men^s Fine Shoes
The "Dee Vee" Line
508-10-12-14-16 EAST LOMBARD STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Immediately following the Baltimore conflagration of February, 1904, J. Ross
Diggs founded a partnership with Theodore J. Vanneman, which became incorporated
ill JNIay, 1904, under the name of Diggs, Vanneman Mfg. Co. Prior to this time Mr. J.
Ross Diggs had been a member of the firm of Diggs-Currin & Co., which, on January 1,
1899, had succeeded Young, Creigliton & Diggs, which firm, on January 1, 1888, had
succeeded Young, Kimmell & Diggs. Young, Kimniell & Diggs was the outgrowth of the
old house of Devries, Young & Co. (founded 1870), having succeeded this firm on
January 1, 1878.
Mr. Theodore J. Vanneman acquired his first experience in the shoe business as a
salesman for Charles Heiser, one of the pioneer shoe manufacturers of Baltimore.
On January 1, 1900, in conjunction with Wm. E. Heiser (son of Chas. Heiser), he
organized the Heiser, Vanneman Mfg. Co., and so continued until January, 1904. After
this Mr. Vanneman became associated in business with Mr. Diggs, as stated before.
On July 5, 1906, Mr. Vanneman died, and Mr. Diggs has been practically alone in
the management since that time, none of the other stockholders taking active part in
the business.
The Diggs, Vanneman Shoe Co. was originally located at 9-11 West Pratt Street
(Ganter Building), but at present occupies the magnificent structure at 508, 510, 512,
514 and 516 East Lombard Street. There is maintained a modernly equipped and
model plant in which are employed a corps of experienced and skilled shoemakers, the
excellence of all of which is best attested by the national fame of the "Dee Vee" Shoe
for Stylish Men. The Diggs, Vanneman Mfg. Co. do business in the States of New
York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio and all the Middle and Southern
States, having an especially large trade in the prominent cities, and recently , have
opened one of many in Ireland. The factory employs 125 operatives and ranks as one
of the great manufacturing interests of Baltimore.
THE "DEE VEE" SHOE
has no superior in style and no equal in foot comfort. Being designed along anatom-
ically correct lines, the sole follows every curve, mound and depression of the foot-
bottom, which insures rest to tired and aching feet.
Particular attention is paid to the heels of the "Dee Vee" shoe, which do not
pinch, thus obviating endless discomfort and final crowding out of the shape of the shoe.
This scientific designing, combined with leathers of recognized durability and fin-
ished appearance, and with the utmost care in making, result in a shoe that is faultless
and complete insurance against all foot troubles.
To wear the "Dee Vee" shoe is to wear a shoe possessing every essential of custom
excellence and the rare combination of exclusive style and dependable quality.
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LEVENSTEIN & LUBIN
Proprietors
BALTIMORE
SHOE HOUSE
Boots
and Shoes
307-309 W. BALTIMORE ^^ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Baltimore is a great boot aiul shoe
mamifactiuing and distributing- point,
and foieniost among the big houses
in this line stands the Baltimore Shoe
House, wliich was established in May,
1895, by Israel Levenstein.
The business started at 2 jSTorth
Lil)erty Street, but for want of room
was forced to seek larger quarters at
215 West Baltimore Street and later
at 323 West Baltimore Street.
In May. 1908, Mr. Joseph Lubin
was admitted as a partner, and the
tirm of Levenstein & Luhin succeeded
Israel Levenstein, since wliich time
the business has steadily grown in
volume until the Baltimore Shoe
House is now one of the leading shoe
concerns in the United States, and is
located at 307 and 309 West Balti-
more Street, which is one of tiie best
•itocked and ('(piippcd cstablislunents in
tlie Eiist. Tlie trade of the IJaltimore
Shoe House extends througli Maryland,
\'irginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania,
(tliio, Indiana, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Ala-
bama, Mississippi, Louisiana. Arkan-
sas, O|klahoma and Texas. The suc-
cess of tlie Baltimore Shoe House is
founded on tlie rock of square deal-
ing, wliicli ])rinciple prevails in everj-
department of its gigantic establish-
ment as with its corps of travelers, so
lliat it is everywhere known as the
•■J'air and Scpiare House."
ISRAEL LEVEXSTEIN
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ONE OF OUR TEX FACTORIES
LIBRARY BUREAU
Card Systems,
Steel Furniture, Filing Devices and
Special Woodwork
BALTIMORE BRANCH
303 MARYLAND TRUST BUILDING
Library Hureaii was established in 1876 and incorporated in 1888, liiie original
officers being Melvil Dewey, president; W. E. Parker, treasurer. At the present time
Mr. H. E. Davidson is ])resident of Library Bureau for the I'nited States and al)r()ad.
Library Bureau is now operating ten factories. It distributes its products through
forty selling liranches in the United States, in Canada, in (Jrejit Britain, in France
and in Belgiiun. Its employees number more than 3,00(t. Its annual sales amnunt to
millions of dollars.
Originally Library liureau was exactly what its name describes it to be — a bureau
for furnishing libraries with supplies. It was in 1888 that Mr. Davidson conceived the
idea that the card catalogs then used by libraries could be adapted witii advantage to eom-
mercial interests. From this idea has grown the "New Science of Business System."
which has revolutionized business metliods and which year by year is playing a large
part in the commercial world. It is the a])plication of these card systems to all depart-
ments of business whicli has built uj) the gigantic enterprise of the Library Bureau.
Cognate to its line. Library B.ureau installs steel fniniture, tiling devices and s])ecial
woodwork of all kinds; th(> aim being to equip with absolute modern methods, thereby
cutting out needless detail and reducing opeiating expense. The Baltimore brancli since
1903 has been under the management of Mr. K. W. Test, whose technical skill and gen-
eral courtesy have earned for him a strong ))osition in the local business world. 'I'he
Baltimore branch contiols the business of tlie State of Maryland. The In ii c i<i Library
Bureau is Boston. .Mass., and a capital of !*;;!. (KM), 000 is cniployed in th.' I iisinc-s.
JOSEPH LUBIN
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I'LAXT, ACADEMY AVENUE AND WESTERN MD. R.R., ARLINGTON, MD.
BALTIMORE & WASHINGTON
CONCRETE COMPANY
S. HERBERT MOORE, President
MANUFACTURING "MIRACLE" DOUBLE STAGGERED AIR SPACE CEMENT BUILDING
BLOCKS. MULTIPLEX VENTILATED FLUE BLOCKS, CEMENT BRICKS, SEWER
PIPE AND TILE. REINFORCED CONCRETE FENCE POSTS. PORCH
COLUMNS AND BALUSTRADES
The Baltimore & Washiniitoii ( niniete Coiiipany was established in 190S by iS.
Herbert Moore, Harry ^1. Lindsay. Geo. K. Armelin<> and Zenus F. Barmim. This eoni-
liany has offices in 403 Builders' Exchange and maintains a thoroughly equipped plant
at ArliiigloH. J^.altinKirc County. Md.. where it manufactures cement stone for building
;ind onianicntal purposes. 'J hey are associated with The Erkins Co., X(;vv York.
handling their:
Ornamental Bridges, Statues, Vases, Pedestals, Sundials, Fonts,
Fountains, Tables, Benches, Balustrades, Well-Heads,
Gazing Globes, Pergolas and Mantels in Marble,
Stone and Pompeian Stone
They rej)resent 1 he Berger Mfg. Co., Canton. Ohio, steel columns, joists, rafters,
studs, lath, etc. The Baltimore & ^\■ashington Concrete Co. maintains offices in Balti-
more, Washington and New York, and have an attractive exhibit in the Builders' Ex-
change, 15 East Fayette .Street, Baltimore.
Members of linildcrs' h'.vrhnige uj lidlliitmrc
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SEVERN REALTY COMPANY
Severna Park
Baltimore's Sea-Side Suburb
One of the most attractive land development enterprises tliat lias been launched
around Baltimore in recent years is that of the Severn Realty Company of Baltimore
City, which in 1906 was incorporated under the general laws of Maryland, and began
its operation by the purchase of 91% acres of land fronting on the Severn River, situ-
ated at a point where the railroad (the Annapolis & Baltimore Short Line) runs nearest
the river. This land was cleared and roads and avenues were cut and graded. The
waterfront was set aside as a public park and so dedicated among tlie land records of
the county.
The company offered the lots for sale at prices that were in keeping with a reason-
able return on the investment. Soon thereafter three additional tracts of land were
from time to time purchased the whole property being known as Severna Park, which
under development includes over three hundred acres, with a mile of waterfront. A
large wharf was built to deep water for the exclusive use of the lot owners.
The idea of making tlie waterfront into a public park was an evidence of the far-
sightedness of those in cojitrol of tlie development, for at this time it is practically
impossible to buy desirable waterfront (m the Severn River. In all, it appears that
about thirty-five acres have been sold in lots, nuiny of which liave been improved by
attractive dwellings and bungalows. Cement sidewalks have been laid on many of
the streets and roads, and the best varieties of shade trees planted. The increase iu tlic
values of the lots, as shown by the prices now and when the development was first
started, is but a small advance compared to the ultimate values that must be reached
in this locality. 1'lie ]iurity, healthfulness and beauty, regardless of the fact that it
can be reached in thirty miiuites from Baltiniore by the Annapolis and Baltimore
Short Line (electric), are su^|)assill^ rccnmmeudations of Severna Park.
M. Maurice Meyek is j)resi(leiit. .Mh. Oscar L. Hatton. secretary and treasurer,
of the Severn Realty Company, owners, with otliccs at 111 Xortli Charles Street, Balti-
more.
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MOSES MALIUCE MEYFR
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REINHARD, MEYER & CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF MEN'S CLOTHING
327 WEST BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Tliis business was pstablislicd in 1896 by Samuel E. Reinhard and ISlaurice J.
Meyer, botli of wiiom were previously identified in the wholesale clothing business at
Paca and GJernian Streets. The original location of the firm was at 10 Howard Street,
on the site now occupied by the Baltimore Bargain House. The firm at present is
located at 327 West Baltimore Street. Reinhard, Meyer & Co. are manufacturers of
men's clothing known as the ''Sellwell Brand," and its trade extends throughout the
Southern States, which territory is covered by seven traveling salesmen, and the firm's
aggregate employees number 350, persons.
JULIUS LEVIN & SONS
LADIES' TAILORS
329 NORTH CHARLES STREET
This well-known ladies' tailoring establishment was established in 1897 by Julius
Levin at 830 North Howard Street. Later Mr. Clias. Levin entered the firm, and it
now occupies the premises 329 Xorth Charles Street, where is shown a large and well-
assorted stock of suitings. The rejtutation of Levin & Sons as expert ladies" tailors
has l)een won by efficient promiitness and fair dealing generally.
J. SETH HOPKINS-MANSFIELD CO.
4 AND 6 WEST FAYETTE STREET
This business was established nearly half a century ago bv Mr. J. Seth Hopkins.
Prior to tlie lire of 1904 this business was located on ]?altiniore' Street, east of Ciiarles.
and is at present located at 4, 6 and 8 West Fayette Strc(!t, where is displayed the most
complete lines of china and glass ware and novelties in brass and earthenware from
all i)arts of the globe. The present com])any was organized in 1904 with these officers:
J. Seth Hopkins, president; D. Clifford :\Iansfield. vice-i)resident and general numager:
Wm. H. Rutherford, treasurer, and Garrett L. Price, secretary. One of the specialties
of tlie company is the equipping of hotels wiih all kitchen and dining-room requisites,
and the firm secure orders from all jjarts of the country, even from New York and
Boston. The business ufilizcs over 20.000 s(iuare feet of floor space, making it one of
the largest stores of its kind in tiie South.
SAMUEL E. REINHARD
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THE NATIONAL MECHANICS' BANK OF BALTIMORE
This is one of the oldest financial institutions in Baltimore. Over a century ago,
in 1806, it was organized as tlie Mechanics' Bank, entering the "National" system in
18()5.
The bank has a capital of $1,000,000, surplus $1,000,000, undivided profits $200,-
000, and a deposit line of over $7,000,000. It does a general banking business, and has
correspondents in all the leading centers of the world.
The solid and imposing structure now erected on the site where formerly stood the
noble marble building destroyed by the great fire of February, 1904, is equipped with
all the most modern conveniences and facilities for conducting with care and despatch
its large and growing business. Its officers are: John B. Ramsay, president; James
Scott, cashier; Charles Hann, assistant cashier.
WILLIAM A. READ & COMPANY
The banking and brokerage house of William A. Read & Company was established
in April. 1905, growing out of the dissolution of Vermilye & Company, with which
house Mr. Read had formerly been a firm member. The present firm is composed of
Wm. A. Read, Joseph A. Seaman, John Hallett Clark, John W. Horner, Jr., James
Dean and W. M. L. Fiske. This house maintains direct connections with its New
York office, 25 Nassau Street, and also with its Boston, Chicago and London offices,
being connected by private wires. The local offices of William A. Read & Co. are
situated at 201 and 20.3 East German Street.
NATIONAL MARINE BANK
BALTIMORE, MD.
This bank was incorporated in 1810 as the Marine Bank of Baltimore, in 1880
became a National Bank, and has located on its present site for 100 years.
It does a general banking business, and is under the personal management of its
president, who gives to it his entire time, thus assuring to depositors the best attention.
Capital, $400,000. Surplus, $150,000.
President, John M. Littig: vice-president, Geo. R. Vickers: cashier, Yates Penni-
man ; assistant cashier, Thos. F. Shriver.
Directors: John M. Littig, Geo. R. Vickers. V. J. Brown, James W. Bates. TT.
C. Matthews, George R. Tleffner. Townsend Scott. F. E. S. Wolfe, W. W. Abell.
HOWARD R. TAYLOR & CO.
MEMBERS OF THE BALTIMORE STOCK EXCHANGE
This firm grew out of the dissolution of Stickney, Taylor & Company, of which
firm Mr. Howard R. Taylor Avas formerly a member. On July 1, 1909, Mr. Jas. H.
Morris, of the firm of Morris Bros., bankers of Philadelphia and Portland, Ore., was
taken into the firm as a special partner. The offices of the company are located in tlic
Keyser Building, room 112. The company makes a specialty of dealing in Government.
Municipal, Railway and Corporation Bonds, and has direct communication witii Morris
Bros., bankers. Pliiladeliiliia and Portland, and other center'^.
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HENRY P. RIEGER
Monuments, Mausoleums and Statuary
505 NORTH PACA STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Eieger established this business in 1893, whicli now is incorporated, witli offices
and plant at 505 N. Paca Street, devoted exclusively to monument and cemetery work
of the most artistic order. Mr. Rieger works in granite, marble and bronze, and em-
ploys a corps of expert designers and workmen, who are at all times under his ex-
perienced personal supervision, which accounts for the uniform and consistent high
character of the '"Rieger Productions." Mr. Rieger's business is not confined to
Baltimore, but extends as far South as Savannah and as far West as Chicago and St.
Louis, ^fr. Rieger has always oijoyed a large Jewish patronage and some of his
finest work is installed in Hebrew Cemeteries. Among wliich may be mentioned the
followinir:
Baltir[oke Hebrew.
M. S. Levy.
Samuel Dealham.
Frederick Nassauer.
AUOUST SciIlKE.
Joseph Schejstiial.
Harry Lobe.
Bertha Mayer.
Lii'i'MA.N Sei.dner.
Weil-Stein beroer.
Wm. Eiche.xgreen.
Samuel Hecut. Jr.
Alexaxijek Frank.
Max Ambach.
Levi Grief.
Kann l^ROS.
ASJIER ]?R()WN.
M. J. OlTENIlEIMER.
Frienkship Ce.metery.
Daniel Haer.
Ben. Schleisner.
Gustav Hess.
.Moses Fox.
Frederkk Ki-ein.
■ losEPH Hollander.
RosExouR Family.
Oheh Sholam Cemktkuy.
Simon Cohe.v.
Juda Stracss.
Jacob ]\Iann.
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Sami'el and Henry S. Kahn.
^1. Star Weil.
Ok. Sa.mlel L. Frank.
Lsaac C uggen h ei .m er.
Albert Weil.
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HON. HARRY B. WOLF
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THOMAS C. BASSHOR COMPANY
Engineers and Contractors
28 LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Among the largest manufacturing enterprises which have been factors in the ad-
vancement of Baltimore, the Thomas C. Basshor Company is one of the largest. Founded
in 1861 by Mr. Thomas C. Basshor, it was conducted by him alone until 1894, when, his
son being admitted as a partner, the style became Thomas C. Basshor & Co. In 1900
a company was formed, incorporated under the laws of Maryland, with the following
officers: Messrs. Harvey Middleton, president; W. C. Protaman, secretary, and C. H.
Basshor, vice-president and general manager. The office and warerooms of the company
were entirely destroyed during the fire of February 7, 1904.
The following is a partial list of concerns, buildings, etc., in Baltimore in which
we have installed boilers, heating apparatus, etc. :
Maryland House of Correction Maryland Bible Society
Johns Hopkins Hospital Western Female High' School
Eastern Female High School Law Building
St. Joseph's Hospital Crown Cork & Seal Co.
University Hospital Maryland Institute
Mt. Hope Retreat Baltimore Country Club
Wm. Keyser Estate Suburban Club
Keyser Office Building St. Vincent's Infant Asylum
Gaither Building Notre Dame of Maryland
United States Fidelity & Guarantee Co. Maryland Casualty Company
Singer Building Masonic Temple
Public School No. 2 Turnbull Building
The offices and salesroom of the company are situated in their new building at
28 Light Street. The large boiler and tank works of the company are situated on
Bush Street and the B. & 0. Railroad, and occupy the major portion of a city square.
NOVELTY STEAM BOILER WORKS
BOILER, STACK AND STEEL-PLATE WORK
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Novelty Steam Boiler Works of Baltimore, a thoroughly equipped plant,
located at 917 to 929 S. Howard Street, is directly on the railroad, and in full opera-
tion with competent mechanics, each a specialist in boiler, stack and, in fact, every-
thing made of iron or steel, each striving their best to surpass the past record of the
company, which was organized during 1900.
The plant occupies a ground area of 18,000 square feet, and the growth of the
plant is the best evidence of the extent the business has expanded. Monuments to the
skill of this company are to be seen in every section of the United States, in Porto
Rico, Mexico, Alaska, and even in remote foreign countries. While nominally a boiler
factory, the company has made a specialty of all kinds of plate steel work.
This company was incorporated under tlie laws of Maryland in lllO.").
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M. AFFELDER & SON
FIRE INSURANCE
ROOM 714, AMERICAN BUILDING
BALTIMORE, MD.
MAX AllKLDKK, lOLXDEK
In 1S8() tliis linu was established, the senior
being Mr. Max Aflelder, who died in 1894, leav-
ing an unblemished record for integrity and fair
dealing in business transactions. Mr. Harry
Atlclder, the son, succeeded to the business
( which has since been conducted under the same
linn name) and has kept up the record of the
old lirni, the office standing very high in under-
writing circles. They have a large clientele
among the business community and, by strict
attention to tiie interests of their customers,
well deserve the confidence reposed in them.
The firm occupy offices in the American Build-
ing, and, besides doing an extensive brokerage
business, represent the following well-known
companies as policy-writing agents:
Sun Insurance Office of Tendon, England
Western Assurance Co. of Toronto, Canada
London Assurance Corp. of London, Eng.
Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd.,
of London
Northern Assurance Co., Ltd., of London
Queen Insurance Co. of America, New York
SANDERS & GEORGE
WHOLESALE TEAS AND IMPORTERS OF CHINESE PORCELAINS AND TEAKWOOD
6 EAST LOMBARD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The old house of Sanders & George was established in October, 1863, close to a
half century ago. The founders of the house were Franklin Sanders and Thomas J.
George. Mr. George died in 1897 and the business is now conducted by Mr. Franklin
Sanders and his son, Thomas G. Sanders, who became a partner in 1901. The business
was originally located at 26 East Lombard Street, where it remained uninterruptedly
until the fire of February 7, 1904.
Subsequently to this the firm built at 6 East Lombard Street, its present home.
Sanders & George are wholesale dealers in teas and importers of Chinese porcelains and
teakwood, in which lines it enjoys a foremost reputation throughout the country.
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MAX TEICHMANN & CO.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS
Baltimore Office: 333 EQUITABLE BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
MAX IKICHMANX. C. P. A.
Of Max Telchmaiiii & Co.
Originator of the f. P. A. movement nnd the C. P. A.
law in the State of Maryland.
Founder and Past Pre.sideiit (1899-1900-1901) of the
Maiyland Association of Public Accountants.
Past President (1901-1902-190:M904) of the Mary-
laiiil Association of Cert tied Public Accountants.
Past President (1900-1901-1902-1903-1904) of the
State Board of E.vam'.ners of Public Accountants.
Past V'ice-President and Past Chairman of the Legis-
lative Comm ttee (1902-190M904) of the Federation of
Societes ot PubLc Accountants in the United States of
America.
Fellow ("Origiml") of the American Association of
Public Account mt^.
Member of the National Association of C. P. A.
Examiners.
Member of the American Academy of Political and
Social Science.
Recognized Authority on Finance, Accounting, Or-
gan;zat.on, System, etc.
.\uthor of "Technlqup of .\cc')\int'incy by Charts."
BAKER-WHITELEY COAL COMPANY
COAL, TOWAGE AND LIGHTERAGE
KEYSEH BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
The admirable .situation of Baltimore as a great coal market is acknowledged
exerywhere. With close connections with the large coal-producing regions and with
une.xcelli'd facilities for expeditious handling. Baltimore has developed an immense
shi]iping trade, taking in coastwise and foreign ports. One of the great coal companies
(if tlie city, and one wliich has been a powerful factor in the development of this branch
of hiisiness in Baltimcre. is the Baker-Whiteley Coal Co., estal)lished in 1876 by
ilcrnard N. Baker and Jas. 8. Whiteley, at 15 South Street. This is one of the largest
coal-hauling companies and developers of mining operations in the country, with un-
limited capital and resources. A large number of productive mines of bituminous coal
are operated in Pennsylvania, giving employment to many hundreds of miners, etc.,
and furnishing a gigantic freight trallic to the railroads. The output per day is
enormous, close to 5.000 tons. All manners of sea. rixcr ami harbor towing is done by
llie company, and its tugs are equipped with fire-immps and wrecking outfits. ]\Ir.
Jas. S. Whiteley is jiresident, Mr. C. H. Brown is vice-]in-i(iciit and .Mr. E. H. Ray is
secretary and treasurer. The othces of the i-omjjany aic in tlie Keyscr I'uilding.
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BLACK & HUNTER
SUITE 1109, AMERICAN BUILDING
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Black & Hunter, both inenihers of wliich are certified public accountants,
was established April 1, 1907, by Wilnier Black and Andrew Hunter, Jr. Mr. Black
for five years was engaged in the accounting department of the United States Fidelity
& Guarantee Co., and has had long experience in general accounting work. Mr. Hunter
was engaged for fifteen years in the accounting department of the B. & 0. Railroad
Company and other corporations, and has virtually given a life service to accounting
work.
The original Baltimore office of the firm was at 72 Gunther Building, and at pres-
ent they occupy Suite 110!), American Building. In addition, they maintain a New York
office at 61 William Street.
Black & Hunter have unlimited facilities for performing accounting services, and
as an evidence of their capacity for handling this class of business, they refer to services
rendered the following:
Baltimore: National Mechanics Bank, Golden Trading Stamp Co., Read Drug &
Chemical Co., Canton Company, Baltimore City Health Department, \oung Men's
Christian Association, The Woman's College, Federated Charities in Baltimoxe, Mer-
chants' & Manufacturers' Association, P^merson Drug Company.
York, Pa.: Keystone Farm Machine Company, Lafayette Club, School Board, York
Chemical Company.
Mercersburfi, Fa. : Mercersburg Academy.
Lancaster, Pa.: Lancaster Lime & Supply Company.
The policy of this firm is to perform satisfactory service, and to keep everything
pertaining to its clients' aff'airs in the strictest confidence, thereby aiming to gain and
deserve the confidence of the business public, and to make a permanent reputation for
themselves in the accounting profession. The increasing list of their regular clients is
evidence that their efi'orts are meetinjj with deserved success.
S. JOHANCEN & COMPANY
MANUFACTURERS OF SOLDER AND BABBITT METAL
BALTIMORE, MD.
A very important and successful enterprise is the large manufacturing plant of
S. Johancen & Co., manufacturers of solder and babbitt metal. This house was
founded by Mr. Johancen in 1893, and is one of the leading houses in the South. The
plant is located at President and Stiles Streets, and is run by steam power and equipped
with the most modern type of hydraulic and other machinery used in the manufacture
of solder in diti'crent forms, such as solder in the shape of wire on reels, etc. The plant
is a busy one, giving employment to many skilled hands, and has a large output. The
plant has a capacity of seven tons of finished material per day. The firm are manu-
facturers of solder and babbitt metal, soldering irons and spelter, also linotype and
stereotype metal. A specialty is made of wire solder. The trade of the house extends
over the entire United States, supplying many of the large plants that use solder in the
country. The business is rapidly growing in extent and importance and has a wide-
spread reputation for excellence of workmanship and quality, as well as for high stand-
ard of business management and expedition in handling orders. Mr. S. Johancen is
the sole projirietor, and a native of ]\Iarylaii<l.
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SYLVAN H. LAUCHIIEIMER
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BALTIMORE AUDIT COMPANY
1027-1029 CALVERT BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
Tlio Baltimore Audit Company was incoii)orato(l under spfcial Act of the Legis-
lature of li)O0, to succeed tlie firm of Kiiciiler & Ilehl, tiie members of wiiich were John
C. Kiiciiler and Charles L. Hehl, and both of whom are actively identified with the in-
corporated company, and all the oflicers of which are certified public accountants.
FACILITIES.
Equal to those of any company in its line of business.: audit iuL; and investiga-
tions of partneisliijis. c()i])orations, manufactuiinii interests. l)ankiny and municipal
accounts of the most general character.
The Baltimore Audit Company maintains a liranch ollice at Norfolk, Va.
REFERENCES.
The Baltimore Audit Company has among its clients many of the most represen-
tative business men and Inisiness corporations to whom it can refer respective clients
at all times, some of whom are as follows: Calvert Building & Construction Co., Gans
& Haman, Baltimore Bargain House, Baltimore Club, Loyola Perpetual Building Asso-
ciation, and many others.
POLICY.
An honest aim to elevate the profession — to undertake all work without fear or
favor of those who have employed us, and to fulfil our work without waiver of any of
tlie obligations which we assume.
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MANUFACTURERS OF CIGAR AND LOCK CORNER BOXES, TEA CADDIES AND
SHELF BOXES, ALSO FINE RESAWING AND PLANING.
This firm was established twenty-eight years ago by C. C. Lurssen. After his death,
in July, 1901, the business was incorporated. The original location was 414, 410 and
418 West Conway Street, and the present location is Mount and Cole Streets. The
policy of this house has been to make high-class boxes of the better grade.
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Mb. Jacob Scoll, President. Mr. Charles M. Ovvexs, Secretary.
Mb. K. Millman, Vice-President. 'SI. ScoLC, Treasurer.
Established in the Year 190S
GOLDEN TRADING STAMP COMPANY
109 NORTH HOWARD STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Prior to the time the Golden Trading Stamp Co. was established Mr. Jacob Scoll
was actively associated in the furniture business for a period of eight years.
The Golden Trading Stamp Company was originally located at 200 Park Avenue.
In June, 1908, larger and more commodious quarters were obtained at their present
location, 109 North Howard Street.
Mr. Jacob Scoll, president of the Golden Trading Stamp Co., at the age of sixteen
years entered into the grocery business at Newport News, Va., and after two years, at
the age of eighteen, entered a new field, becoming the jvmior member of the Monumental
Furniture Company at Baltimore, Md.
At the age of twenty Mr. Scoll discontinued his connection with the Monumental
Furniture Company, and with his brother founded the Scoll Brotliers Furniture Com-
pany, doing business in Baltimore, Washington and Frederick, Md. This business
venture was likewise a success and is still carried on. In his twenty-second year Mr.
Scoll became associated with the Fourteenth Street Savings Bank of Washington, D. C,
in the capacity of director, and was in fact one of the foiuiders of this strong and
progressive banking house. At the age of twenty-three years i\Ir. Scoll and Mr. AL
Scoll, with K. Millman, established the Golden Trading Stamp Company, Mr. Jacob
Scoll becoming its president.
It is one of the largest and most successful firms of its kind in the city. There are
5,000 premiums of all descriptions displayed in their elaborate premium parlors. There
are over 1,000 merchants in every line of business giving Golden Trading Stamps in
Baltimore Citv.
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HECHT, BRITTINGHAM CO.
WHOLESALE MILLINERY
BALTIMORE, MD.
In 1891 Henry S. Hecht established this business \inder the firm name of Henry
S. Hecht «S: Co. In 1906 the business was incorporated under the present title by
Henry S. Hecht. .T. ^^■. C. Brittingham and others.
Mr. Hecht had had long practical experience in the millinery business, as has
]\Ir. Brittingham. who was in the employ of one house for nearly a score of years.
Hecht, Brittingham Co. carry a general line of millinery goods and enjoy a large
volume of business from all sections of the South. The Hecht Brittingham Co.
occupy a magnificent warehouse and store at 111 West Baltimore Street.
HUBBS & CORNING CO.
BALTIMORE, MD.
PAPER AND TWINE. PAPER BAGS.
Hubbs & Corning Co., Inc., was the outgrowth of
the Baltimore Branch of Chas. F. Hubbs & Co., of
New York, which was in charge of ^Ir. Chas. F. Corn-
ing, as manager of sales, with his brother, Mr. A. .J.
Corning, Jr., as assistant. In January, 1S98. the
business was incorporated and became entiiely a local
concern. In the big fire of 1904 Hubbs & Corning
suffered the loss of their building and entire sttick.
Two days later business was resumed at 22() ^V'est
Camden Street. Subsequently the company moveil
to its present lionie, 404 South Eutaw Street, with
four-story annex at 410 ^^'est Conway Street, where
is carried a most complete stock of foreign ami
domestic wrapj)ing-papers. Hubbs & Corning ( o.
make a point of supplying promptly the needs of its
customers, no matter how small or how large the
orders or how unusual the character of goods re-
quired.
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BOETTIGHEIMER, REIER & COMPANY
27 W .BALTIMORE ST,
BALTIMOBE, MD.
This reliable millinery house was established in IS!)!) I)y ^Fr. Joseph Boetti^heimer
at 925 Pennsylvania Avenue, and on January 1, 1900, moved to 24 West Baltimore
Street, under the firm name of Boetti^^heimer, IMotter & ('oni])aiiy. The lirm is now
located at 27 West Baltimore Street and trades under the firm name of Boettigheimer,
Reier & Company, wiiieh tiiin is eomposed of Josepli ]?oettigheimer and John Reier.
Boettigheimer, Reier & Company are jobbers and imjjorters of uiillinery goods, trim-
mings and hats, and its trade covers an extensive territory, and is constantly repre-
sented by traveling representatives throughout its territory. The aim of this house
has been to earn success by fair dealings and reliable merchandise, and that it has
succeeded in its aims is attested by the patronage it commands.
CHARLES S. LEDVINKA.
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, FRUIT AND FOLIAGE
710 NORTH GAY STREET
Mr. Ledvinka established this business in May. 1!)()6, having come to this country
six years ago, from Austria, where he was born on May 8, 1879, in the city of Pracha-
litz. Before he came to this country he was foreman of the artificial flower factory of
Julius Masche Co., of Niedereinsiedel, Austria. His first business location in Baltimore
was at 735 Eager Street, and he is now located at 710 North Gay Street, where he
operates a plant where is manufactured both the material and finished product of his
business. Mr. Ledvinka manufactures artificial flowers, fruits, imitation foliage and
like goods in general, the aim being to produce high-grade art flowers with special
regard to art features fully equal in grade and quality to imported goods and which
may be sold at a less price by reason of the tariiT saving.
FLECKENSTEIN & CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF FELT, HAIR, FIBRE AND HUSK MATTRESSES
1917 BANK STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Fleckinstein & Co. was established in 1906 by Charles P. Fleckenstein and P.
Grossman, both of whom previously had had nearly a quarter of a century active
experience with the oldest mattress and bedding house of Baltimore. Mr. J. P. Sweglar
was later admitted into the firm. The original location of this business was 107 South
Bond Street, but owing to the need of more room the firm moved to 1917 Bank Street,
where is maintained a first-class factory for the manufacture of felt, hair, fiber and husk
mattresses and bedding of all kinds. The output of this plant averages between sixty
to seventy mattresses per day.
THE ALPHA DAIRY
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
1200 ENSOR STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The Alpha Dairy was established in 1884 by Mr. W. A. Spurrier at 1200 Ensor
Street. This business has seen a wonderful development, and now enjoys a most ex-
tensive business in all sections of the city, both in retail and wholesale lines. The
Alpha Dairy has commodious quarters at 52!) North Exeter Street, immediately oppo-
site the yards of the Western Maryland Railroad, trhich gives to this dairy great oppor-
tunitics\n the handling of its milk supplies. Creameries are maintained at Green-
mount and Hamstead, Md. The Alpha Dairy also handles a general line of dairy
products.
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MRS. CHARLES HELD
Choice Cut Flowers and Floral Designs
32 SOUTH EUTAW STREET
This business was estiblished thirty-five years ago by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Held and was later con-
ducted by Mrs. Charles Held and is still conducted in her name by her daughters, Miss?s Lena and
Matilda Held. The location of this business has been uninterruptedly at 32 South Eutiw Street, where
every up-to-datn method and facility are miintaiiied for the vending of choice cut flowers and effective
floral designs. The trade of this old establislied and most reliable floral house includes m:in.v of Balti-
more's representative people, which natiu- illy shciuld b^ the cis'^ with a business that tluring thirty-five
years has never devitited from th^ high principles which marked its incPi)tion.
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GOLDSTROM BROS.
MANUFACTURERS OF UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
BALTIMORE, MD.
Goldstrom Bros, were established in June, 1887, by Mr. Herman Goldstrom, under
the name of H. Goldstrom & Co. In 1890 Mr. Lewis A. Goldstrom was admitted to
the firm, and in 1900 the name of the house was changed to Goldstrom Bros. The
original location of the business was at the corner of Pratt and Albemarle Streets,
moving later to Lombard and Frederick Streets, and at present occupying 309-311
St. Paul Street, where is conducted one of the best-equipped plants in the city, using
only the most approved machinery and employing a large corps of efficient workmen.
Goldstrom Bros, manufacture a standard line of upholstered furniture, and their trade
extends through the southern and eastern section of the country, which territory is
efficiently covered by six traveling salesmen. This house has earned a high reputation
for integrity and reliability of product, as evidenced by its constantly increasing
business.
HARTWIG & KEMPER
WHOLESALE CHAIR MANUFACTURERS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The well-known house of Hartwig & Kemper was
established July 12, 1897, by Messrs. Wm. R. Hartwig
and Wm. H. Kemper, prior to which time Mr. Hartwig
had been a member of the firm of McDonough & Hartwig,
and INIr. Kemper had been buyer for the upholstering de-
partment of John Duer & Sons, so that both members of
the firm were absolutely equipped in experience to under-
take the business wliich they now so successfully conduct.
The offices and plant are situated at 316-318 West Pratt
Street, where they have facilities for turning out 600,000
chairs annually. Hartwig & Kemper make cane, wood
and leather seat chairs of various descriptions, aiming at
all times to make salable goods at low prices and to
make prompt shipments. The trade of Hartwig & Kemper
extends over a large territory, and is constantly increasing.
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GANS BROTHERS
MANUFACTURERS OF UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS
100, 102, 104 HANOVER STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Establislied July 1, 1888, by Charles Gans, William Gans and Max Gans.
The nationally renowned umbrella house of Gans Bros, has played an important
part in the general extension of Baltimore's business reputation.
The first home of the famous "Born in Baltimore — raised everywhere" was at 46
West Baltimore Street; in 1890 business growth made necessary a move to 11.5 Hopkins
Place, and in 1904 the magnificent factory building situated at 100, 102 and 104 South
Hanover Street became what is the present home of Gans Brothers. This structure
consists of five stories and a basement — with a floor area of 60 x 90 feet, and with a
manufacturing capacity of 7,000 to 8,000 pieces per day. Their trade extends over the
United States, Canada and the West Indies. The policy which has upbuilt this ex-
tensive business is found in the constant improvement and betterment, both in method
and product, which policy has made the name "Gans" a synonym for "Umbrella
integrity."
J. SIEHLER
This business was originally established in 1875 by Jacob Siehler and Joseph H.
Hebrank. In 1887 the Mr. Siehler purchased his partner's interest and conducted
the business under his own name. Mr. Jacob Siehler died in 1905, since which time
the business has been owned and conducted by his sons, Charles H. A. Siehler and J.
Albert Siehler.
The business started on Aisquith Street facing JelTerson Street, and now occupies
an extensive plant at 403-5-7-9-11 West Barre Street.
In 1908 the firm filled large contracts for the Isthmian Canal Commission, Pan-
ama, and are now completing a contract for the Navy Department, and besides are
supplying large special orders from all sections of the country.
M. SOLMSON FLY SCREEN CO.
(MOSES SOLMSON, PROP.)
FLY SCREEN AND METAL WEATHER STRIP
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tlie M. Solmson Fly Screen Co. was established in 1892 by Moses Solnison, and
was situated prior to the fire of 1904 at Charles and German Streets, and since located
at Bayard and Nanticoke Streets, where are manufactured the nationally renowned
"Solmson" fly-screens and metal weather-strips.
The "Solmson" products are used liy thousands of residences, hospitals and institu-
tions and many Government buildings throughout the country, the business being
especially large in the cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk and
Richmond.
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HENRY ROESSER & SON
OAK CHAMBER SUITS, CHIFFONIERS AND SIDEBOARDS
This firm was established in 1873, by Henry Roesser, Wnv. Rock, Julius Rudolph,
Wm. Hayes and A. Frank. In 1878 the firm was known as Roesser & Rock, and still
later the firm's name was changed to Henry Roesser & Son, which is its present title,
with J. Roesser as sole owner. The business was originally located in L'liler's Alley,
but is now located at 333 South Fremont Avenue. Henry Roesser & Son are manufac-
turers of oak chamber suites, chifioniers and sideboards. Henry Roesser & Son have
facilities for manufacturing their products from the rough boards to the finished piece,
maintaining unquestionably one of the most complete and up-to-date factories in the
city, as well as being the oldest establishment of its kind in this section of the country.
GEORGE SPINDLER
This house started in business in 1890 with Mr. George Spindler as the sole
owner. The original line covered by the business was the manufacture of mattresses,
bedding, couches and lounges, to which has since been added upholstering in general.
The original location was 1604 Canton Avenue, where Mr. Spindler was located for
ten years; later he removed to 1412 Eastern Avenue, where he remained for five years;
then he removed to his present ample establishment, 608 an 610 West Pratt Street.
Mr. Spindler is a manufacturer of a splendid line of parlor suits and couches, also
jobber in springs, bedding and mattresses, his dealings being exclusively with the trade.
The business extends over a large territory and the goods manufactvired are of recog-
nized durability and integrity for which the house is noted. This and the prompt
fulfilment of orders account for its magnificent success.
JAMES W. RAMSEY CO.
This house was established in June, 1906, by James W. Ramsey, who was for-
merly with W. A. Tottle & Co. Mr. J. W. Ramsey died in February, 1909, since which
time the business has continued as an incorporated company. The ofiice, salesrooms
and warehouse are located at 118 Hanover Street. J. W. Ramsey Co. are dealers in
wooden and willow ware, crockery and glass ware, tin and metal ware, and do an ex-
tensive business throughout the States of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, South
Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and District of Columbia, the territory being covered
by twelve salesmen.
THE WM. L. RUHE COMPANY
115, 117 AND 119 HOLLINGWORTH STREET
Our line of business includes the moving of printing press plants, of which we
make a specialty; also the repairing of all makes of printing presses, cutters, stitchers,
etc., reboring of cylinders of any diameter while in position, gear cutting of any
character, making of special machinery and special parts, pipe, engine and pump
work and general repair work.
In our printing press repair department we employ men who are experts in their
line. We are equipped with the latest type boring-bar, which was built under the
supervision of our Mr. Ruhe and constructed in our shops. The boring-bar is fitted
with its own steam power engine, which can be connected with any steam line, thus
saving the troubles and dangers incident to the moving of the cylinder.
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IBVIN EICHENGREEN
•ALTIrlORE.
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LYON. CONKLIN & COMPANY. INC.
This old-ostablislied house was founded in 1860 by Mr. Wni. L. Lyon, who was born
in Baltimore in tlie year 1832. was engaged in the metal business from his boyhood, ami
died Jiuie 18, 1907, up to which time he was actively connected with the business. In
December, 11)00, the firm, under Lyon, Conklin &' Company, was incorporated. an<l
started in business in this capacity January 1, 1007. witli Mr. Wm. L. Lyon, president;
Edward Edgar Lyon, vice-president; R. U. i^yon. treasurer, and (leo. W. Wood, secretary.
The business was carried on at Light and Water Streets for a great many years,
and in 1004, after the great tire, the firm purchased the property at 13, 15, 17 and 19
Balderson Street, whicli they now occupy, with facilities far greater than at their old
location, where they manufacture the high-class line of tin plates and metals and sundry
metal articles.
M. A. KRIES
Mr. Kries established this business in 1893, having been formerly connected with
the Schultz Gas Fixture and Art Metal Co. as foreman for fifteen years. Mr. Kries
manufactures a fine line of gas and electric fixtures and all kinds of metallic brass-
work, and is a brass founder and finisher. This business is located at 303 and 305
West Lombard Street, where Mr. Kries maintains a plant, which in point of facilities
and equipment is without superior in Baltimore. Mr. Kries has built up his business
on a basis of quick sales and small profits with first-class workmanship to back up
everv transaction.
SAMUEL 0. BE VANS & NIKOL CO.
HEATING, VENTILATING AND SHEET AND METAL WORK
1702 EAST FAYETTE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The Samuel 0. Bevans & Nikol Co. was established in 1909 by Samuel 0. Bevans
and George C. Nikol. This firm is engaged in heating, ventilating and sheeting and
metal works of all kinds, and also handles and installs stoves, furnaces and ranges. The
original location of the business was 337 North Gay Street and the present location is
1702 East Fayette Street, where it conducts a thoroughly equipped plant and employs
a large and eflicient corps of workmen.
CHAS. A. HICKS CO.
This company Mas established in 1857 by Mr. Charles A. Hicks, at 925 Tliird
Avenue. Later the company moved to 911 Third Avenue, where is maintained a
thoroughly equijjped plant with all the necessary machinery for its large business.
Chas. A. Hicks Co. is engaged in the plumbing, sheet metal work and heating business,
and has fulfilled many substantial contracts, among which are the following:
The sheet metal and copper contract on the new Baltimore Y. M. C. A. building.
Sheet metal work on The Light & I'ower House, Baltimore.
Tin roof at Savage :\lills. Savage, Md.
Roof, cornice and skylights, Niver Coal Co.. Berlin, Pa.
Metal work. Engine House. Gould and ]McCulloli Streets, Baltimore.
Metal work, Truck House, Broadway below Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
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SHERWOOD DISTILLING COMPANY
"SHERWOOD RYE WHISKEY"
The Sherwood Distilling Company was established in 1868 and incorporated in
1882. The distillery is located at Cockeysville, Md., and the general offices are in the
Fidelity Building, Baltimore, Md. The product of the distillery is the famous "Sher-
wood Rye Whiskey," the reputation of which reaches into every State, town and
hamlet in the country.
Mr. John H. Wight is president of the company and Mr. H. Wight is secretary.
FRANK STEIL BREWING CO.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Frank Steil Brewing Co. was established December 1, 1900, the officers of
the company being Frank Steil, President; Fred Steil, Vice-President; Henry Bucks-
baura, Secretary. This celebrated brewery is located at 44-46 Garrison Lane, Balti-
more, where is brewed the surpassing "Deutsches Beer," "XXX Porter," and "Pale
Beer." The product of this brewery is rightly called "Ye old Steil Beer," because
that is exactly what it is; the kind of beer that tastes like beer ought to taste, and
is as pure as beer ought to be. Tlie Steil Brewery is one of the very up-to-date
beer making plants in the country, thoroughly sanitary and equipped with the latest
machinery. It has been said that after you once drink "Ye old Steil Beer," all the
"new style beers" become old style to your palate — it is just that superior to others
in purity and flavor.
THE CARBONDALE MACHINE CO.
Wm. M. Chatard, Manager, 1412 Continental Building
BALTIMORE, MD.
ICE MACHINES, REFRIGERATING PLANTS, COLD STORAGE
The Baltimore branch of the Carbondale Machine Co. was established July 1, 1904.
With an experience of twenty years and maintaining its own corps of men to erect,
care for and repair its ice-machines, this company ranks as one of the largest and most
competent manufacturers of ice machinery in the country. The latest machines manu-
factured by this company may be o])erated by exhaust steam, thereby saving much fuel.
Among the important Baltimore contracts fulfilled by this company may be noted:
The refrigerating plant of Hutzler Bros, (which is the first and largest fur storage
vault to be installed in Baltimore), the B. & 0. office building, Gardiner Dairy (three
orders), The Belvedere Hotel, Pikesville Dairy Co., the Washington Apartments and
the Standard Oil Co. ( four orders ) .
THE SIMMONS MANUFACTURING CO.
612-618 WEST PRATT ST.
BALTIMORE, MD.
From a two horse-power equipment in 1871 to 4,000 horse-power in 1907, and
from nine employees to 2,500, expresses the evolution of the Simmons Manufacturing
Company, of Kenesha, Wis.
An immense amount of raw material is required to run a factory covering thirty-
two acres of floor space, comprising thirty-six buildings in all, with an average daily
output of 500 brass beds, 3,600 iron beds, 2,400 spring l^eds, 1,500 wire mattresses, 800
couches, 800 cots, 200 cribs, 150 costumers and 1,000 folding chairs, or in other words, a
solid trainload of finished products.
The Baltimore branch of the Simmons Manufacturing Company is located at 612
to 618 West Pratt Street.
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WALLACE STEBBINS & SONS
CONTRACTING ENGINEERS
CHARLES AND LOMBARD STREETS, BALTIMORE, MD.
This business was established by Mr. Wallace Stcbbins in 1893, who, prior to which
time, had been for thirty-tlirec years the active liead of tlie firm of Thomas C. Basshor
& Co. This house maintains a sliop of large capacity, and the growth of tliis business
is ample warrant that its methods, equipment and output are of the very higliest cliar-
acter. Wallace Stebbins & Sons are steam-pipe fitters and machinists; also dealers in
boilers, engines, tanks and supplies, and make a specialty of heavy pipe work and
cylinder boring. This firm also handles Ideal engines and Fitzgibbf)ns boilers.
Wallace Stebbins & Sons are contracting engineers, with headquarters at the cor-
ner of Charles and Lombard Streets, Baltimore.
EUGENE D. SPRINGER
Baltimore's rapid growth has afforded a fine opportunity for the expert builder
and contractor, especially since the destruction of so many fine buildings during the
late fire. Among the builders and contractors who have established a high reputation
for reliable and effective work is Mr. Eugene D. Springer. He established himself in
business in 1896 and is located at 424 South Charles Street, with his shop on the second
fioor, which is completely fitted with all the modern tools and appliances of the business.
Some twenty-five hands are employed, and more, as the nature of the contracts demand.
His business is chiefly in the city and vicinity. He contracts for and builds factories,
warehouses, store buildings and residences. He makes a specialty of giving prompt and
careful attention to job work, and in addition is an expert adjuster of machinery. His
business extends among the best and most prominent property owners of the city, and
he has established a reputation for honest workmanship which adds yearly to his large
business.
WILLIAM C. SCHERER & CO.
SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, WINDOW AND DOOR FRAMES
BALTIMORE, MD.
William C. Scherer & Co. are the successors of the old house of John Scherer &
Son, and the firm is composed of W^illiam C. Scherer and Philip Green. This firm is
located at 808-809-810-812 West Baltimore Street, and are wholesale and retail dealers
in sash, doors and blinds, window and door frames, brackets, mouldings, stair work,
porch work, interior finish, cabinet mantels, etc. The Frame Department of Wm. C.
Scherer & Co. is situated at 807, 809, 811, 813, 815 Raborg Street, and the Wholesale
and Shipping Department 847, 849, 851, 853 Raborg Street.
THE STANDARD CAP CO.
MEN'S, BOYS' AND CHILDRENS' CAPS
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Standard Cap Co. was established in 1900 l)y ]\lax .Toffc, wiio previous to this
time had been a wholesale and retail merciiant in Hagerstown, Md. Up to the time of
the fire of 1904 this business was located at 38 West Baltimore Street, since which time
it has been situated at 638 West Baltimore Street. The Standard Cap Co. makes a
specialty of manufacturing hats and caps, and has facilities for turning out 300 dozen.
The Standard Cap Co. has had S])ecial orders for the caps worn in the (Jompers "Home
Coming" in Wasliington and other large organizations. Tiie trade of this company
extends into the States of Maryland, Rennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia,
Florida, Alabama and Waaliington, D. C.
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SOI.OiNIO' FRANK
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CALVERT STOVE AND HEATING COMPANY
The Calvert Stove aiul Ilealiiij,' ('(uiipiiiiy. 107 ( 'oimiicrfe Street, was organized
February, 1906, to take over tlio contract (iejiartniciit of Isaac A. Sheppard & Co.,
which linn is and has been well known in this coinnmnily for many years through
the excellent lino of y<io(ls \v liich it manufactures, among which are the Ex-
celsior ranges. Paragon furnaces and Paragon hot-water and steam boilers, for all
of which they are agents. There are several hundred of the Paragon steam and water
plants and several hundred of the Kxcelsior ranges and Paragon furnaces in successful
operation in and around Baltimore. The oHicers of tlie company are: Charles S. Austin,
president; William E. Austin, trcasuier. and Clarence 15. Itiuich, secretary.
GIBSON & YOUNG
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
110 NORTH EUTAW STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Gibson & Young were establislicd in 1907, by M. O. Gibson and J. W. Young, Jr.,
botii men of large practical experience in their line of business. The location of this
firm is at 110 North Eutaw Street, and in point of facilities is capable of undertaking
and fulfilling all character of contracts in an expert and prompt manner. Gibson &
Young are electrical engineers and have been awarded many large contracts in their
line of business and enjoy a favorable standing in the construction world.
F. X. GANTER CO.
SHOW CASES, BAR, BANK, JEWELERS' AND DRUGGISTS' FIXTURES
BALTIMORE, MD.
This business was established in 1876 by Mr. Francis X. Ganter and conducted
by him under his individual name until January 7, 1909, when the title was changed
to F. X. Ganter Co. The original location of this business was on Hanover Street,
near Lombard Street, moving in 1884 to 9 and 11 West Pratt Street, and in 1898 to its
present location, which takes in the entire city block bounded by Leadenhall, Stock-
holm, Peach and West Streets, where is maintained one of tlie largest factories in the
country for the manufacture of show cases, store, office and restaurant fixtures;
billiard and ])ool tables: niinor ])]ates and beveled plate glass.
P. J. CUSHEN
This business was established in 1900 by Mr. P. J. Cushen and Mr. Wni. E.
Ferguson, trading as P. J. Cushen & Co. In 1904 Mr. Wm. E. Ferguson withdrew
from the firm, since which time Mr. Cushen has conducted the business on his own
account. This firm is engaged in a general contracting and building business and has
facilities for handling all character of work; its motto being "Good Work at Fair
Prices."
Among the contracts fulfilled may be mentioned:
Empire Theatre (now Jilaney's).
No. 16 Engine House (Fire Boat Station).
Twelve portable schools (for School Board of Baltimore City).
Lexington Market
Cross Market
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KRUSE'S HOTEL
308 NORTH EUTAW STREET
This homelikp little hotol was established March 17, 1004. and contains twenty
neatly furnished rooms (sinn^le and double), is located in the heart of the city and
shopping district, opposite Blaney's Theatre and within two squares of the Academy
of Music, Auditorium, Maryland and Ford's Theatres, accessible by all car lines
traversing the city.
The hotel has one of the largest and best ventilated dining-rooms in the city for
ladies and gentlemen, where the choicest of everything in season is served by polite
and attentive waiters, who are ever ready to please. Our specialties are mostly German
dishes and delicacies in great variety.
The kitchen is under the personal supervision of Mrs. Kruse.
The bar is stocked with the l)est and purest products.
Special attention is paid to after-theatre parties; also caterers to outside wed-
ding and reception parties.
OTTENHEIMER BROS.
MANUFACTURERS OF SAUSAGES AND DEALERS IN BUTCHERS' SUPPLIES
Ottenheimer Bros, was established in 1875 by Moses and Eleazer Ottenheimer,
trading under the firm name of M. Ottenheimer & Son. In 1895 the firm name was
changed to Ottenheimer l?ros.. the firm consisting of Eleazer, Bernard M. and Samuel
M. Ottenheimer (sons of Moses Ottenheimer). The factory of Ottenheimer Bros, is
located at 15-17 Frederick Avenue, where are manufactured the famous Ottenheimer
sausage, w'hich are vended in all the leading markets of the city.
The Butchers' Supply Department is located at 221 South Eutaw Street, with
annex at 208 South Eutaw Street, where are sold all manner of butchers' tools, files
and machinery, refrigerators, racks and blocks, shelving, scales and spice-mills. The
constant increasing of this enterprising firm is ample testimony of the merits of its
enterprise and integrity.
KAUFMAN BEEF CO.
BALTIMORE DRESSED BEEF
The Kaufman Beef Co. was originally established in 1875 by H. C. Kaufman; the
firm later became Kaufman Bros., and in 1906 was incorporated as the Kaufman Beef
Co. The original location of this business was 18 Hollins Market and the present loca-
tions are 607-609 Lexington Market and 18-20 Hollins Market. The Kaufman Beef Co.
do strictly Kosher killing, at the local abbatoir, for the wholesale and retail trade. The
policy of the Kaufman Beef Co. is to deal honestly, and its aim is to have satisfied
customers. That it has succeeded in these aims is best evidenced by the large and con-
stantly increasing patronage which it enjoys.
NORTH BROS. & STRAUSS
The firm of North Bros. & Strauss was established in 1887 by Henry F. Strauss,
James E. North and Israel R. North. Prior to engaging in the above business, the
members of the firm were engaged in the retail furni.shing line. The firm was originally
located at 325 West Baltimore Street, and now occupies the magnificent seven-story
building at the northeast corner of Pratt and German Streets, where is maintained
one of the best equipped factories of its kind in the country. Prior to moving to their
present quarters, and subsequent to their location 225 West Baltimore Street, the firm
was located at Light and Mercer Streets, and Hanover and German Streets. The North
Bros. & Strauss are jobbing manufacturers of negligee and dress shirts, gent's night
robes and summer underwcai'. 'ibis firm cmjdoys one thousand operatives.
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McINTYRE & HENDERSON
ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS
BALTIMORE, MD.
M
clntvif
& Henderson were established in 1901, the firm
members
being
Edward
Mclntyre and
.1. E.
Henderson. The plant of this firm is loca
ted
at tiie
foot
of Mont-
gomery Street
. ami
is equipped with every facility adapted to
tlif
high
order
of work
which
they execute.
McHityro & Henderson are (Migineers and
hoi
ler-ina
<ers and make 1
a spec
alty of
general repair work.
SOLD TO
ATLANTIC COPPERSMITH AND PLUMBING WORKS
812 REPPERT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
THE MALLORY MACHINERY CO., INC.
DEALERS IN NEW AND SECOND-HAND MACHINERY. COMPLETE PLANTS BOUGHT
AND SOLD
Ofllce and Sales Room, 308 to 318 S. Charles St., Baltimore, Md.
Among the leading industrial enterprises of Baltimore is The Mallory Machinery
Co., Inc., which is the successor of a firm established thirty-nine years ago. The new
company was incorporated recently and deals in all kinds of machinery — boilers, steam
pumps, engines, lathes, drill presses, saw-mills, contractors' ecjuipment, ice and
refrigerating plants, and carry and have ready for shipment the largest stock of
second-hand machinery in the South.
The Mallory Machinery Co., Inc., have their office and sales rooms at 308-318 South
Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. Its officers are: George A. McCauley, president:
Henry H. Hubner, treasurer; Jacob Noll, secretary.
WILLIAM J. S. MILLAR
856 W. NORTH AVE.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. ^lillar began business on his own accoiuit in 1894, having had prior experience
in his special line of business both in Baltimore and Washington. Mr. Millar is
engaged in the heating, plumbing and roofing business and has up-to-date facilities
in every department of his business for the handling and execution of work. His
establishment is located at 85G West North Avenue, near Linden Avenue, and his motto
of "honest dealing and long friendship" has won for him an extensive patronage, as
shown by the many large and general contracts which he has fulfilled in Baltimore
and in Washinjiloii.
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THOMAS MATTHEWS & SON
This old-established house was founded in 1815, by Thomas Matthews, who later
associated with him in the business his son, Joseph Matthews, the father of Henry C.
Matthews, the present head of the firm of Thomas Matthews & Son.
Joseph Matthews died in the year 1892. H. C. Matthews in February, 1907, ad-
mitted into the tirm Ilarrj' J. Matthews, his son, so that the business is at jjresent
conducted by the grandson and the great-grandson of the founder. The first location
of the business was on North High Street, and about the year 1844 the lot facing on
Fleet, Albennarle and Exeter Streets was purchased. At present the business is sit-
uated on Fleet and Albermarle and Block and Willis Streets.
The special and general lines of lumber handled by Thomas Matthews & Sons are
white and yellow pine, Oregon pine, cypress, oak, California redwood, special timber,
large sizes and long lengths.
MORGAN COMPANY
WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF MILL WORK
OSHKOSH, WIS., AND BALTIMORE, MD.
This company was established in 1886, succeeding The Carleton-Foster Company,
and was composed of three cousins, Thomas R. Morgan, Albert T. Morgan and J. Earl
Morgan, all substantial young men and strongly identified with the lumber and bank-
ing business of Oshkosh, Wis. The Morgan Company was originally a firm, but in 1904
was incorporated, with the following officers: J. E. Morgan, president; E. S. Rich-
mond, vice-president; J. W. Baker, secretary; J. G. Lloyd, treasurer. The plant of the
Morgan Company is located at Oshkosh, Wis., and the Baltimore office, which was
opened in 1889, is under the management of Mr. C. A. Hanscom. The Morgan Com-
pany are manufacturers of the "Perfect Door," and all lines of interior finish. The
capacity of this company may be inferred from the fact that it can turn out 1,500
doors, 1,500 windows, 500 pairs of blinds, and 500,000 feet of moulding per day. The
policy of the business is conservative, yet strong in enterprise and character, aiming
to supply the best of material, and to maintain, at all times, a reputation far above
its competitors. The Morgan Company's product has been installed in the following
buildings in the East (a few of many) : Baltimore, Md. — St. Joseph's House of Indus-
try, Preston Apartments, Earl Court Apartments, Merchants' & Miners' Transporta-
tion Building, Professional Building, Cecil Apartments, Bellevue-Manchester Apart-
ments, Maryland Life Insurance Company, rows of houses in all sections of Baltimore,
among them Auchentoroly Terrace, facing Druid Hill Park, St. Paul Street, Cromwell
Street, Madison Avenue, Whitlock Street, North Calvert Street, West North Avenue,
Linden Avenue, Robert Street, and many others, also Summer House for Sisters of
Notre Dame, Notch Cliff, Md. Washington, D. C. — St. Rose's Industrial School, many
apartments and rows of houses. Philadelphia, Pa. — Many apartments and rows of
houses. Old Point Comfort, Va. — Hotel Chamberlain. Norfolk, Va. — Hospital St. Vin-
cent de Paul.
NEWTON & PAINTER
Newton & Painter were established in March, 1904, by C. W. Newton and C. E.
Painter. Mr. Newton previously had been chief engineer of the heating department
of Bartlett, Hayward & Co., and Mr. Painter was a practising consulting engineer,
having also been chief engineer of the Crown Cork & Seal Company. The office of
Newton & Painter was originally at 19 E. Saratoga Street, and later in the American
Building. The firm at present occupy a suite of offices at 614-615-616 Professional
Building. The following is a selected list of buildings which have been perfected un-
der the plans and supervision of Newton & Painter: The Chamber of Commerce, B. &
0. Central Building, American Btiilding, Crown Cork & Seal Building, Hutzler Bros.,
Woman's College, 'J he Hebrew Hos])ital and Esylum, The Hub, all in Baltimore; the
United States Courthouse and Post Office, at Baltimore.
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CHARLES ZIES & SONS
Engineers and Machinists
BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm of Cliarles Zies &
Sons was establislied September
4, 1884, by Mr. Charles Zies, who
was born in Germany, February
14, 1840, and who, prior to com-
ing to this country, was foreman
of Hentschell & Sons' Locomo-
tive Works, located in Cassel,
Germany. In 1906 Mr. Zies took
into the firm liis sons, John,
Clias. N.. Wm. C. and Frederick
Zies. The original location of
this business was 316 S. Fre-
mont Street, to wliieli has been
added since 314 and 318 S.
Fremont, and later extended
through to 313-315-317-321 Ring
gold Street.
Charles Zies & Sons are manu
facturers of ice machines,
butchers' and brewery machin-
ery, steam engines, and deal in
all kinds of boilers, pumps, pipes,
valves, fittings, belting, packing,
etc. The aim of this firm is to
serve its patrons faithfully and
at reasonable rates consistent
with the highest class workmanship. Charles Zies & Sons are agents for Remington Ice
Company, Paul Pulley Company, Canton-Hughes Pump Company, Princess Automatic
Washing Machine Company, Lycoming Engines, etc.
In their ice-making and refrigerating machine department may be noted the fol-
lowing installations recently:
Albert A. Brager, Department Store 6-ton refrigerator.
Bernheimer Bros., Department Store 12-ton refrigerator,
Ottenheimer Bros., Provisions 12-ton refrigerator.
Wagner Bros., Provisions 20-ton refrigerator.
W. P. Bird & Bros., Provisions 4-ton refrigerator.
Severn Apartment Co 6-ton refrigerator.
Notre Dame College 8-ton refrigerator.
Sparrows Point Store Co., Provisions 6-ton refrigerati
George Horn, Provisions 2-ton refrigerator,
Blome & Son Co., Chocolates 10-ton refrigerator
Blue Ribbon Candy Co., Chocolates 12-ton refrigeratoi
Lauer & SuTER, Chocolates 110-ton refrigeratoi
Guth Chocolate Co., Chocolates 8-ton refrigerator,
Chas. W. Treuth, Ellicott City, Provisions 4-ton refrigerate
Jos. R. Coale, Belair, Md., Provisions 6-ton refrigerati
House oe Correction, Jessups, Md 10-ton refrigerator.
Springfield State Asylum, Sykesville, Md 8-ton refrigerator.
Samuel H. Yates, Glyndon, Md 8-ton refrigerator
and many others.
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store
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GOMPRECHT & BENESCH
There are few larjicr and more complete emporiums of house-furnishing lines in
the country than the well-known and highly esteemed firm of Gomprecht & Benesch,
316, 318, 320 and 322 North Eutaw Street. This house was established in 1883 as the
Eutaw Furniture Co. In September. 1897, the business came under the control of
J. Gomprecht, and in 1901 the firm became as at present. The structure was rebuilt
that same year, and is a handsome six-story building of brick and terra-cotta, with
dimensions of GO x 140 feet. Here is displayed one of the largest and most complete
lines of furniture and pianos carried by any house in the United States. A most
attractive exhibit is made of furniture of all styles and makes, for parlor, bedroom,
library, boudoir and kitchen uses. A large and varied assortment of carpets, rugs,
mattings, oilcloths and linoleums are always in stock. The house is popularly called
the "home-making estal)lishment"; and, in fact, a tasty and comfortable home can be
equipped from cellar to garret without having to go out of the store. The house sells
for cash, or on a most convenient and easy system of payments graduated to suit
persons of moderate incomes. The equipment of the house is perfect, and the salesmen
are experienced and courteous, with every facility for the prompt delivery of goods of
the most satisfactory character. The firm consists of ,J. Gomprecht and J. Benesch, both
of Baltimore.
S. GINSBERG & CO.
WHOLESALE CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS
GEBMAN AND PACA STREETS, BALTIMORE, MD.
S. Ginsberg & Co. was established in 1893 by Solomon Ginsberg, who is the sole
owner of the business. The original location of the firm was at 29 Hopkins Place, and
its present home is tlie magnificent structure at the northwest corner of Green and
German Streets, where is conducted one of the largest wholesale clothing manufacturing
establishments in Baltimore. S. Ginsberg & Co. do an extensive business throughout
the south and southwestern sections of the country, which territory is traveled by
eight salesmen. The number of operatives employed by this house ranges from 350
to 400.
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J. C. Christhilf, Photo.
IIOCHSCHII.D, KOHX & CO.
429
JOHN R. LIVEZEY
Designer and Contractor for
Cold Storage Insulation and Refrigerators
Brine and Ammonia Pipe Covering
Philadelphia Office
1933 MARKET STREET
Baltimore Office
308 NORTH HOLLIDAY STREET
R. W. BAIR, Local Manager
This business was established over fourteen years ago by John R. Livezey, who had been in the employ
of J. K. Kilburn, one of the pioneer Ice Machine Builders in England and this country, opening an office
as Consulting Engineer in Ice and Refrigerating plant construction.
A short while after the business was started he added to the business the designing and contracting
for Cold Storage Insulation and Refrigerators, and Pipe Covering work of all kinds.
Among the large contracts fulfilled for hot and cold pipe covering Is the Bellevue-Stratford, Phila.,
where he had the entire contract for all of the insulating work. Also at the Penna. Railroad Station.
Phila., and the Union Station, Washington, D. C.
Cold storage insulation has become an important industry, and Mr. Livezey, with his knowledge of
refrigeration work and with the assistance of those who are well equipped, produces results in a line which
is as of as much importance as the refrigerating machine, and is excelled by none.
A few of the important contracts for cold storage insulation are given hereunder:
Arbogast & Bastian Allentown, Pa.
Jacob Ulmer Packing Company Pottsville, Pa.
Croninger Packing Company Shamokin.Pa.
Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel Atlantic City, N. J.
Royal Palace Hotel Atlantic City, N. J.
Jos. Campbell Company Camden, N. J.
Penna. Cold Storage and Market Company Philadelphia
D. B. Martin Company Philadelphia
Louis Bergdoll Brewing Company Philadelphia
Abbott's Alderney Dairies Philadelphia
Standard Ice Company Philadelphia
Washington Market Company Washington, D. C.
Hutzler Bros.' Fur V.\ult Baltimore, Md.
Greenwald Packing Co Baltimore, Md.
Gardiner Dairy Company Baltimore, Md.
Standard Oil Company Baltimore, Md.
American Ice Company Baltimore, Md.
Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital Baltimore, Md.
Belvidere Hotel Baltimore, Md.
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company Norfolk, Va.
MoNTAUK Dairy Company Norfolk, Va.
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company Richmond, Va.
Crystal Ice Company Richmond, Va.
Shepherd Ice Cream Company Richmond, \'a.
Kingan & Company Richmond and Baltimore
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HUB BUILUING
J. C. Christhilf, Photo.
431
HAWLEY DOWN-DRAFT
FURNACE COMPANY OF MARYLAND
GEORGE F. WHITING, Lessee
2100 EAST NORTH AVE
BALTIMORE. MD.
We install our furnaces entirely at our own risk, subject to the following guaran-
tees according to condition :
GUARANTEES :
To prevent 90 per cent, of the smoke, burning any fair grade of bituminous
To increase capacity of boiler to from 40 per cent, to 50 per cent, above
To save from 10 per cent, to 20 per cent, of fuel, according to conditions.
To show higher economy and less repairs than any other patent furnace.
To remove our furnaces and replace original settings if v/e fail in any
First:
coal.
Second :
rating.
Third :
Fourth :
Fifth :
guarantee.
Upon application our representative will visit your plant, carefully consider your
conditions, and make you a proposition guaranteeing you a definite return yearly on
your investment, an increased boiler power and other advantages, as your conditions
may suggest.
REFERENCES
BOSTON, MASS
Boston Electric Light Co., 3.3 furnaces
BALTIMORE
U. S. Post-OflSce and Court house, 5 furnace
Bernheimer Bros., 3 furnaces
Hochschild, Kohn & Co., 4 furnaces
Hutzler Bros., 4 furnaces
Rennert Hotel, 2 furnaces
Sharp & Dohme, 2 furnaces
Monticello Distilling Co., 4 furnaces
National Brewing Co., 5 furnaces
Cryst.al Ice Co., 3 furnaces
Mercy Hospital, 3 furnaces
American Tobacco Co., 4 furnaces
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
Municipal Electric Light Plant, 2 furnaces
WILLIAMSPORT, MD.
W. D. Byron ife Son Co., 2 furnaces
SUFFOLK, VA.
Virginia Mills
Electric Light, Ice & Power Co., 3 furnaces
RICHMOND, VA.
Home Brewing Co., 4 furnaces
NORFOLK, VA.
Citizens Bank Building, 2 furnaces
PULLMAN, ILL.
Pullman Palace Car Co., 22 furnace.s
NEW YORK
U. S. Post-Office, 8 furnaces
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Bureau Printing & Engraving, 7 furnaces
U. S. Treasury Building, 9 furnaces
Stoneleigh Court, .\pt., 2 furnaces
Post Building, 2 furnaces
Providence Hospital, 3 furnaces
Potomac Electric I^ight and Power, 13 furnaces
Gordon Hotel, 2 furnaces
Evening Star Building, 2 furnaces
V\^ashington .Market, 2 furnaces
S. Kahn & Son Co., 2 furnaces
Winder Building, 4 furnaces
YONKERS, N. Y.
Alex Smith & Son (Complete), 32 furnaces
CHICAGO, ILL.
N. K. Fairbanks Co.
-MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
U. S. Court House, 4 furnaces
ST. LOUIS, MO.
-Vnheuser Busch Brewing Co., 20 furnaces
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Post-Office and Court House, 8 furnaces
CHICAGO, ILL.
People Gas Light .*c Coke Co., 46 furnaces
432
J.'C.^Chrislhilf, Photo.
BKKNHEIMER BROS.' FAYETTB; STREET STORE
433
Established 1907
PATUXENT LUMBER COMPANY
Manufacturers of Portable Houses
and Bungalows
OFFICE AND FACTORY, BALTIMORE, MD.
The Patuxent Lumber Co. was established 1907, as a partnership by L. J. Houston, Jr., Lemue
Wilmer and W. S. Edge, as contractors and dealers in Lumber Supplies for Railroads, Sewer and Founda-
tion Work and Heavy Timber. Their work with Railroads brought many orders for Portable Bunk
Houses, among which contracts may be mentioned a recent order from Claiborne, Johnston & Co., for 5
Portable Bunk Houses, to be used near their works at Cumberland, Md., and West Virginia Junction,
W. Va. The Patuxent Lumber Co. are building a Portable Bath House for the Free Bath Commissioners
of Baltimore, also have recently completed a 7-room Portable Bungalow, with 2 fire places, 27 ft. front
X 44 ft. 7f in. deep, for Mrs. Frank Baldwin, wife of Mr. Baldwin, with Baldwin & Pennington, architects,
a 42-foot Portable Poultry House for T. Dudley Riggs, and a 5-room Portable Bungalow for Col. A. E.
Randle, Washington, D. C.
Bungalows Club Houses Inv.ilid Houses Bath Houses
Cottages School Housss Sunimsr Houses Boat Houses
Garages Voting Houses Contractors Offices Bunk Houses
Photograph Galleries Shooting Galleries Play Houses
Hunters Cabins
Plantation Cabins
Laborers Shanties
POULTRY HOUSES, PENS AND COOPS OF ALL KINDS
The above design Bungalow may be made into any size by adding or taking away sections.
Porch may be of any desired width and roofed with same material as the house.
Fireplace and chimney are of fire-proof material and conform in finish to the interior.
Our houses are stronger than other portable houses, also cheaper, which is made possible by our
owning our own timber and saw mills, thus being able to secure the raw material at an advantage over
our competitors.
Complete plans, specifications and prices furnished for houses to conform to any desired design.
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J. C. Chri-ilhilj, Photo.
BALTIMOKE BARGAIN HOUSE, BALTIMORE STREET
435
J. S. CARTER & CO.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS. DEALERS IN EXCELSIOR, GRAIN, MILL FEED, HAY, STRAW
AND MARSH GRASS
BALTIMORE, MD.
J. S. Carter & Co. was established in 1879, succeeding the original firm of Owens
& Bro. The original location of the business was 121 West Pratt Street, but is now
situated at 105 Hanover Street. J. S. Carter & Co. are commission merchants and
extensive dealers in excelsior, packing material, grain, mill feed, hay, straw and marsli
grass. This house enjoys a wide representation for integrity, service and quality, and
machinery facilities of the most modern and approved type for the handling of a large
and growing business.
OTTO M. DU BRAU
ARTISTIC INTERIOR DECORATIONS
607 NORTH EUTAW STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Otto M. Du Brau was born in Germany and studied
in Hambui-g under Professor Piacliee for five years, subse-
([uent to which time he traveled for three years througli
Germany and England, broadening his knowledge of anciciit
and modern art. In 18!)5 he came to this country, and lie
-<oon saw his field open to find free latitude for the exercises
of his ideas and artistic individuality.
Mr. Otto ;\I. Du Brau enjoys to-day the enviable repu-
tation of being one of the most distinguished and artistic
decorators in the country; he has decorated a number of
the finest residences and he lists among his customers such
names as: Mr. Sol. Frank, Mrs. Chas. Hutzler, Mr. H.
(Jrinsfelder. Messrs. Max Hochschild, Chas. E. Bartell, Isaac
E. Eineison. ete.
]\ir. Otto M. Du lirau also makes a specialty of church
decora! i(in. and he is known as one of the most successful
and eonseieiitious men in this field. Among the many
eluirclies lie deeorated may be noted: Foundry M. E. Churcli,
Washington, D. C. ; New M. E. Church, Havre de Grace,
Md.; Madison Ave. M. V... Vn'um Square M. E. Church, First, Second and Third Re-
formed Churches, St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, German Zion Church, Anshei
Emunali Synagogue and many others. Mr. Du Brau is also closely connected with
tlie l^altiiKdie Interlocking Tile Company, of wliicli i-oiii|):iiiy lie is |ire-iileiit.
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J. C. ChristhiJf. Photo.
FAYETTE STREET
437
STONE, DORSEY & PRESTON
GENERAL
Insurance Agents and Brokers
306 WATER ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm was established November 1, 1907, by Jas. M. Dorsey and Jas.
Oscar Preston. Mr. Dorsey has eighteen years' experience in underwriting
through the old fire-insurance firm of Maury & Donnelly, having started as
office boy and worked his way up the ladder. He has personally inspected
more risks and met more special agents than any other man in the city to-day.
Mr. Preston has the experience of a bank clerk and credit man. and for
four years was an individual broker. He is fully able to hold his own in any
of the intricate insurance branches and is widely known throughout the
wholesale district.
On February 1, 1908, seeing the wisdom and necessity of specializing and
forming departments, they took two partners, Newell Stone and Jas. E. God
win. and continued under the name of Stone, Dorsey & Preston, at the same
time forming Stone, Godwin & Co., Inc., with the Hon. Wm. F. Stone, Col-
lector of the Port of Baltimore, as President, to handle the liability lines.
Mr. Newell Stone was brought up with the Maryland Casualty Com-
pany, and has the experience of an agent and special field man in accident,
health and liability lines.
Mr. Godwin, by his legal training, is able to give opinions and inter-
pretations of contracts and agreements which are of vast benefit to custom-
ers and his own oflSce. He is also endowed with an enviable disposition and
hosts of friends.
This firm has the distinction of being the only insurance oflUce on Water
Street, which is in the heart of the financial and insurance district. Their
ofllce is a wide-awake beehive, handling fire, life, casiuilty, marine, credit,
sprinkler insurance and bonds, and keeps strictly up to date in all branches.
By the above qualifications this firm is better able to handle, through per-
sonal assistance, the business intrusted to them than other offices not so well
equipped.
Their reputation is made and they propose to build a monument of fair
dealings with their follow brothers and customers and they have this
motto: "Never be satisfied with your personal amoimt of ])roductiveness."
Their customers are some of the largest Jewish and Christian firms, as well
as corporations, clubs and secret organizations. Telephone C. & P., St. Paul,
5112.
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J. C. Christhilf, Phuto.
STEOUSE & BROTHERS
439
AMERICAN COAT PAD COMPANY
1007 AND 1009 EAST PRATT STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
THE LARGEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY
This company was established Jamuiiy 28, 1901, by Louis Bouchat, President,
and George Schleimes, Secretary and Treasurer. The original location of the business
was at 220 S. Eden Street, but it now occupies 1007, 1009, 1011 E. Pratt Street, which
is equipped with the most modern and improved mechanical devices adapted to its
special class of business. This company is engaged in the manufacture of apparel pads
for men's and women's wear, also non-breakable concave coat fronts.
The business of this company extends over the United States and into Canada and
Mexico as well. The offices maintained directly by the American Coat Pad Company
throughout the country and Canada are as follows :
New York .817 Broadway
Philadelphia 221 Church St.
Boston 77 Summer St.
Chicago 231 E. Jackson Blvd.
Cincinnati Rawson Bldg., 4th & Ems Sts.
Clevelantj K) Blackstone Bldg.
St. Louis 527 Victoria Bldg.
Louisville 522 W. Main St.
Buffalo 202 Main St.
Rociikster 502 Cox Bldg.
Syracuse 25 Union St.
San Francisco 2d and Mission Sts.
Montreal, Canada 212 Coristine Bldg.
The American Coat Pad Company enjoys the distinction of ranking as the largest
establishment of its kind in the I'nited States.
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PEABODY PIANO CO.
REPRESENTING THE PEABODY, HENRY F. MILLER, DECKER, STARR, WEAVER AND
YORK PIANOS AND PLAYER PIANOS
216 WEST SARATOGA STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
PEABODY PIANO CO., Inc., 216 West Saratoga Street.
JOHN STENGEL, JR., President; LOUIS A. BLAMBERG,
Secretary and Treasurer; both being practical piano men
of over twenty-five years' experience; representing and
carrying a well-selected stock of such leading high-grade
pianos and player-pianos as the PEABODY, HENRY F.
MILLER, DECKER, STARR, WEAVER, YORK, etc.; and
make a specialty of Piano Tuning and Repair Work, which
is given personal supervision. Our business being managed
on an economical basis, and our fixed expense being small,
we are able to undersell our competitors, and our ability
to select our exceptional line of pianos, together with our
easy payment plan enables everyone purchasing from us to secure the best values at
the right price. We have Upright Pianos as low as $200, Player-Pianos $350 to $850
and Grand Pianos at $750 up. Be sure to investigate our claim for Lowest Prices,
Best Values and Reasonable Terms. Tuning, Repairing and Moving a Specialty.
THE CASTELBERG NATIONAL JEWELRY COMPANY
JACOB CASTELBERG & SON
106 N. EUTAW ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The historj^ of this house extends back to 1853, when it was established by Mr.
Jacob Castelberg. The firm is now composed of Jacob Castelberg, Joseph Castelberg,
and Albert Wildman. This house carries one of the most complete and general
lines of jewelry in the city, and has branches in Washington and cities in Penn-
sylvania. By reason of the very large output through its various stores this
house maintains its own importing department and manufacturing plant, which
puts it in a position to offer the very best jewelry productions at the most reasonable
prices, and that this fact is generally known to jewelry buyers is attested by tlie vast
and constant 1\- incieasinff trade which it eninvs.
PICTURES— FRAMES— MIRRORS— KODAKS
Our line of Pictures and Frames is exclusive. Portrait Frames a Specialty. Mirrors
to-order. We are headquarters for Eastman Kodaks and Supplies.
H. W. JACKSON COMPANY
NUMBER 20 WEST LEXINGTON STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Look for the big electric sign
442
JOEL GUTMAN & CO.
■I. C\ C/irislhilf, Pholo.
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Resources.
Loans and Discounts $944,730 56
Securities 385,996 52
Cash 344,145 61
Due from Banks 248,118 80
NATIONAL HOWARD BANK
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
HOWARD AND FAYETTE STREETS
BALTIMORE, MD.
'J'liis bank was ori<^inally establislipd
in 1848 as a savinji^s depository. In
1854 it became a state bank, and in
18!)0 it was converted into a national
bank. Tlie officers of tlie National
Howard Bank are: Harry Clark, Presi-
dent; Thomas O'Neill, Vice-President;
William H. Roberts, Jr., Cashier; J.
Walter Oster, Assistant Cashier.
A condensed statement showing con-
dition of the business October 13, 1909,
is set forth below:
Liabilitif.s.
Capital Stock $230,000 00
Surplus and Undivided Profits 109,618 68
Circulation 134.000 00
Deposits 1,449,372 81
$1,922,991 49
Henry Ci.ark.
Henry Burguxdku.
Thomas O'Neill.
$1,922,991 49
DIRECTORS
Wm. H. Bayless. Joseph A. Bolgiano. James H. Parrish.
Wm. C. Carroll. E. Clay Timanus.
John Waters.
Wm. H. Roberts, Jr. Jacob Epstein.
John W. Grace.
0. c.
Chenoweth
W. J.
Chenoweth
MONARCH LAUNDRY
-
CHENOWETH BROS., PROPRIETORS
360 NORTH GAY STREET
C. & P. 'Phone, St. Paul 2336
We want your
trade. If you want good laundry work
why
not
give
us a
trial ?
This will
convince
you
that we are good as the best and better
than
the
rest.
Drop
postal or
'phone us
and
one of our wagons will call.
THE EAGLE WHITE LEAD CO.
The Eagle White Lead Co. was established under the name of Conklin, Wood &
Co., which was later succeeded by Wood & ^IcCoy, and on January 10, 1867, the firm
was incorporated as the Eagle White Lead Co. The original and present location of
the plant of this company is in Cincinnati, Oliio, and it occupies the same ground as it
did in 1843, plus additions made necessary by the increasing business. The Eagle White
Lead Co. manufacture white lead (dry and oiled), red lead, litharge, lead pipe, traps,
bends, ferrules, solder, babbitt metal, etc. The plant of The Eagle White Lead Co.
covers four acres of ground and has facilities equal to those of any other plant in the
world; its policy being to produce the best possible goods first, and then, if possible, to
reduce the cost of manufacturing. The Baltimore office of The Eagle White Lead Co.
is situated at 147 North Street.
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CROWN CORK & SEAL CO., GUILFORD AVENUE
J. C. Christhilf, Photo.
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J. H. THIEMEYER COMPANY
A very important part in the business of Baltimore is filled by the enterprising
and progressive box manufacturing company of J. H. Thiemeyer Company. Boxes enter
into a vast field of uses with manufacturers and jobbers, and the supply of the can-
neries alone is an enormous business of itself. This company is an incorporation of the
old firm of J. H. Thiemeyer & Co., which was founded by Mr. J. H. Thiemeyer in 1848.
The incorporation took place in January, 1904, under the laws of Delaware, with a
capital stock of $75,000. The plant is located at 901 South Caroline Street on what is
styled the back basis, and covers the greater part of a city block, about 300 by 300 feet,
and contains a two and three story building furnished with steam power. All the ma-
chinery and fittings are of the most modern and improved type, and the capacity is
from 35,000 to 38,000 boxes of all kinds per day. The factory gives employment to 250
to .300 hands. The trade extends all over the United States. A specialt}' is the manu-
facture of "Thiemeyer's Patent" beer and bottle boxes, which have a wide reputation
and a large demand. A very large quantity of boxes for the use of canneries is made,
and the house is the recognized supply source for many of the large canners.
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CANTON BOX COMPANY
A flourishing and representative manufacturing enterprise is the Canton Box
Company, manufacturers of boxes and box shooks. Tlie company was incorporated in
1897, with an ample capital and a largo investment, under the laws of Maryland. This
is one of the largest and best equipj)ed plants of the kind in the United States and does
a large business. The plant covers over 400 by WO feet, with 400 feet of water
front, and with a wharf on deep water, where vessels can unload and receive cargo.
There are two mills, both used for the manufacture of boxes and box shooks. These
mills are most thoroughly fitted with all modern patterns of machinery specially be-
longing to this line of manufacture, such as nailing and printing machines. The plant
is situated at 2515 Boston Street and employs 200 hands. The capacity of the two mills
is 60,000 feet of lumber per day, used in the manufacture of boxes and shooks. The
company manufactures all kinds and sorts of packing boxes, including those used in the
canning industry. The company has a most admirable situation for handling its large
business, being connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and also having a water front,
and thus enabled to ship to its customers by either rail or boat without loss of time.
The business of the company is large and augmenting; the consumption of packing boxes
among the fruit and vegetable canners alone is enormous. The firm has a high reputa-
tion for quality of product and for the prompt fulfilment of orders. A specialty is the
manufacture of special sized boxes to order. The company manufactures wooden boxes
only. The officers are: Rufus K. Goodenow, president; John S. Sutton, vice-president,
and S. Edward Schwartz, secretary and treasurer.
ALPHA PHOTO-ENGRAVING CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF PHOTO ENGRAVINGS
NORTHEAST CORNER HOWARD AND FAYETTE STREETS
The Alpha riioto-Eu-
graving Co. was estab-
lislied under the laws of
.Maryland in 1895, with V.
T. Blogg, treasurer and
general manager, and 1 1 .
K. Ogier, secretary. ^Ir.
Blogg had been previously
connected with Bartgis
Bros. Co. and the Lord
Baltimore Press, and Mr.
Ogier with the Maryland
Color Printing Co. The
company was originally lo-
cated at 217 East German
Street, where their plant
was destroyed by the fire
of 1904. The present home
of the company is ad-
mirably located at the
northeast corner of How-
ard and Fayette Streets,
with unsurpassed facilities
for the manufacture of
plioto-engravings and line
cuts.
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449
CROWLEY & SKIPPER
PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION
237 RICHMOND STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Tliis firm was originally established by Mr. D. Fred. Crowley, whose experience
had been acquired with such firms as C. Y. Davidson Co., Geo. W. Walther Co. and
Arthur Franzen & Co. Mr. Crowley has since associated with him Mr. Chas. 0. Skipper,
a man of wide and practical experience. The original location of the business was
at 24 Clay Street, where is conducted a thoroughly equipped and up-to-date estab-
lishment for the conducting of a general plumbing and electrical construction
business. The firm refers to its work at all times and mentions among its many
contracts those of :
Ephraim Macht Building, City; Tolchester Beach Comfort Building; 'Sir. Stewart
Oliver, City; apartment house for Clyde N. Friz, Mrs. Wm. R. Martin, Royal Oak. Md.:
A. W. Wamfale, Roland Park; Frederick H. Weber, Mt. Washington.
CHAS. H. LUCAS
1013 LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Lucas' experience covers a range of more than thirty years, five years of which
have been directed from the above address. All kinds of painting — house, cottage and
large work — are cheerfully estimated. ^Vmong the residences and cottages painted by
Mr. Lucas are those of the following representative Baltimoreans :
Benj. J. Nusbaum, Woodbrook Avenue.
Chas. Hahn, Assistant Cashier National Mechanics' Bank.
Chas. F. Fiske, Sewing Machine Dealer.
F. L. Schillinberg, Furniture, and more recently the handsome residence of Mr.
Louis T. Weis, U. S. Immigration Commissioner at the Port of Baltimore.
Mr. Lucas' "Carbon" paint for tin roofs is highly recommended and widely
endorsed.
FLANNERY-GRIFFITHS CO.
BALTIMORE, MD.
This firm was established in 1905 by B. G. Griffiths and M. H. Jones under the
firm name of B. G. Griffiths & Co., which firm was later changed to the Flannery-
Griffiths Co., composed of M. Frank Flannery and Brighton G. Griffiths. The original
location of the firm was 103 Mercer Street, and the present location is 11 1 Mercer Street.
The Flannery-Griffiths Co. are engineers, machinists and contractors, and furnish and
install boilers, pumps, engines, marine repairs, general steam and hot-water heating,
stationary and steamship supplies, and are special manufacturers of steel dies, special
machinery and propeller wheels. Among the important contracts handled by this com-
pany are the rebuilding of the 175-kilowatt Armington & Sims engines in Baltimore
Post-office Building; also Lipps-Murbaoh Co., Calverton ; installation of the Marine
Hospital steam-healing plant, which amply show the capacity and facilities of this
company for handling large work.
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J. C. Christhilf, Photo.
MACIIT BUILDING, UALTIMORE, MD.
451
UNITED CRAFTSMEN
THE LEGALIZED RESERVE ORDER
HOME OFFICE: 403-404-405 CARROLL BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD.
The United Craftsmen Insurance Order made its debut in the Baltimore insurance
field in the fall of 1909 — Ijeing authorized to operate under a sjKicial cliarter granted by
the Maryland Legislature. This order has attracted much attention among insurance
experts — especially fraternal organizations.
The United Craftsmen has made rapid strides since it began operating, and the
prophecy made by Prof. Walter S. Nicholos — the Yale University insurance lecturer, who
in a speech delivered in Baltimore said "that the Maryland organization of the United
Craftsmen furnishes a model for organizations of its kind in the country" — has been
verified.
The order is safe, sound and scientific, and an opportunity and a privilege awaits
the applicant.
Ex-Congressman Thomas A. Smith, of the First Congressional District, is the Su-
preme President of the order, and Mr. James Higgins, formerly of Cambridge, Md., is
the Supreme Secretary.
Mr. Higgins is well and favorably known in Baltimore, where he has a host of
friends, being prominently identified in legal circles, having been at one time States At-
torney for Dorchester County, Md.
JOHN A. GRIFFITH & COMPANY
IMPORTERS OF TAILORS' TRIMMINGS
BALTIMORE, MD.
John A. Griffith & Co. was established seventy-two years ago, originally by
John A. Griffith, James O'Neil and Joseph Maguire. The business is now conducted
by Edward A. Griffith, son of John A. Griffith, all the original members of the firm be-
ing deceased. The original location of the business was in Cincinnati, and now in Chi-
cago and Baltimore. The first store location of this firm in Baltimore was over Can-
field's jewelry store, at the southwest corner of Baltimore and Charles Streets. John
A. Griffith & Co. may be justly called the pioneers in their line of business.
SECURITY HEATING CO.
HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING
416 CONWAY STREET
Thia business was established in December, 1908, and at the present time is under
the management of Robert A. Sumwalt. The Security Heating Co. are specialists in the
installation of hot water and steam heating plants. Among the contracts fulfilled are
the following:
Frank Callaway McLaughlin Bros. J. Hollz
Bartlett S. Johnston Chamber lin Metal S. Linthicum
Louis Roth Weather Strip Co. C. D. Kenny Co.
C. P. Hammond C. E. McLane J. H. Reid
And many other prominent builders, firms and individuals.
452
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GOMPRECHT & BENESCH
453
M, & A. LEVI
The firm of M. & A. Levi was established October, 1896, by Mr. Max Levi, who
prior to that time had been with Strouse & Bros, for eleven years. Later Mr. Abraham
Levi became a member of the firm. The original location of this business was at 533
North Gay Street, but, owing to the growth of the business, it was moved to the present
location, 582-584 North Gay Street, where every equipment and facility essential to
high-class production are installed. This firm manufactures children's dresses, rompers,
aprons and kindred items, and employs six salesmen and from 150 to 200 hands. M. &
A. Levi also conduct a mail-order system, which brings them business from nearly every
State in the Union. The reputation of this firm has been earned by the high-class
production and constant integrity in every department.
BALTIMORE LUMBER CO.
ToNEY ScHLcss, Proprietor
BUILDING LUMBER AND MILL WORK
YAKDS: 1119-1131 WATSON STREET
WAREHOUSES: 1118-1126 WATSON STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE,
FAIRMOUNT AVENUE AND EDEN STREET
This business was established by Mr. Toney Schloss, February, 1908, under
the firm name of Baltimore Lumber Co. The Company enjoys an extensive trade
in building lumber and mill work. The yards of the Company are situated at
1119-1131 Watson Street, with warehouses at 1118-112G Watson Street and Central
Avenue, Fairmount Avenue and Eden Street. The jx)li('y of the business is "To Sell
Honest Goods at Honest Prices," which policy has won, and continues to win, for
it large business favors from users of high-grade lumber and mill work.
454
STBAUSS BKOTHEKS
455
S. A. RIPPLE & BRO.
BROOM MAKTJFACTURERS
1214-1216 BIDGELY STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The firm started business in a stable loft in 188<). In 1890 they were occupying
quarters at 1232 to 1239 Burgundy Alley, remaining there till the completion of their
present home — a three-story structure 120 by 32 feet on Ridgely Street.
The number of employees is 150, and nine Cassard Baltimore stitching machines
and thirty-five winding machines are kept going.
The 1909 output was slightly over 60,000 dozen brooms and wisps. Their trade
extends throughout the country in general.
F. E. SCHNEIDER PAVING CO.
ASPHALT BLOCK, SHEET ASPHALT, BELGIAN BLOCK AND VITRIFIED BRICK PAVE-
MENTS, ASPHALT TILE. GRANOLITHIC AND ARTIFICIAL STONE SIDEWALKS,
CONCRETE FOrNDATIONS, CEMENT FLOORS, CELLARS, ETC.
The F. E. Schneider Paving Co. has for its officers: John G. Schwind, president;
Robert J. Padgett, treasurer and general manager; Frank E. Schneider, manager of
construction; Charles Frederick, Jr., secretary. The company has fulfilled many large
street paving contracts for the City of Baltimore, and its main office is at Monroe and
Lorman Streets, with office of the general manager at 331 Law Building.
JOHN R. YOUNG
CATERER
134
RICHMOND STREET, BALTIMORE,
MD.
SOLD TO
GRANT STOCKHAM & CO.
GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS
417 EAST BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
456
THE PHOTOCHROME ENGRAVING COMPANY
Designers and Engravers of
Half-Tone, Line and Color
Plates of the Highest Quality
ONE SIXTY-TWO AND ONE SIXTY-SIX LEONARD STREET, NEW YORK
MARK D. HARRIGAN
MAKXTFACTUREK OF MACHINE-CAST PRINTERS' ROLLERS AND PRESS ROOM SUPPLIES
This business was established in 1898 at 109 South Street, but shortly afterward
moved to 310 North Holliday Street, where a daily capacity of 100 rollers is main-
tained. To meet the growing demand Mr. Harrigan will shortly occupy a new large
three-story plant, where his capacity will be increased to 400 rollers per day.
The "Harrigan Roller" is shipped to all points in the North, East and South, and
is the largest establishment of its kind in Baltimore.
BALTIMORE ROLLER CO.
102 MARKET PLACE, BALTIMORE, MD.
This business was established in 1903 by Herman Baumgarten and Arthur Baum-
garten, under the title of Baltimore Roller Co., which business was purchased in 1905
by Mr. H. C. Godwin. The original location of this plant was 613 Water Street, but
is now situated at 102 Market Place, where is manufactured the highest grade of
printers' rollers. The quality cf the roller manufactured by Mr. Godwin, coupled with
his fair dealing methods, have made and retained for him a broad line of patrons.
457
PURITY CREAMERY CO.
HARRT F. GRIGGS, PROPRIETOR
429 WEST LEXINGTON STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
The Purity Creamery Co. is owned by Mr. Harry F. Griggs, who does an extensive
business in fine butter, butterine and eggs, in both wholesale and retail lines. The com-
pany maintains a magnificent store at 429 West Lexington Street.
GAITHER'S CITY AND SUBURBAN EXPRESS CO.
407 WEST LOMBARD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Gaither's City and Suburban Express Co. was organized in 1900 and is engaged in
the Express and Transfer business, via wagons and express cars, forwarding baggage
and freight to all parts of the city and suburban points. The company operates express
cars by trolley between the following suburban and interurban points, viz.:
Govans Wal brook Woodlawn
Towson Ellicott City Hilldale
Roland Park Highlandtown Halethorpe
Mt. Washington Canton Pleasant Hill
Pikesville Locust Point Tobins
Owings Mills Back and Middle Rivers Relay
Reisterstown Oella Laurel
The Gaither's City and Suburban Express Co. maintains the highest class of
service and is noted for ])ronipt and efficient deliveries.
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CHAS. L. CUNNINGHAM & CO.
MANTTFACTTTaESS OF HIGH-GBADE, MABE-TO-ORDEB FLT SCBEENS
845 WEST LOMBABD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
This company manufactures high-grade, made- to-order Fly Screens and Doors, and
its business extends through Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia.
Moaarcb InterlocKing Metal Weather Strip.
WILLIAM F. WELSH
CONTBACTOR AND BUILDER
250 WEST PRESTON STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Mr. Welsh began business in 1905 on Centre Street near Calvert, and later moved
his shop to the above address. Among the contracts completed are the following:
Chapel and hall, Oblate Sisters of Providence (colored), Chase and Forrest Streets;
residence and undertaking establishment for John J. Cowan; twenty-five dwelling houses
for Dr. Bernard Muse; store and dwelling for James Dignan & Sons, Hamburg and Paca
Streets ; store front and improvements for the "Quality Shop" Clothing Store, and also
for New York Clothing House; apartment houses, 1919-1923 Eutaw Place for Thos. W.
Brundige, and many others.
H. W. BISSING
BOTTLEB AND DISTBIBTJTOB LEMP ST. LOUIS BEEB
409 W. SARATOGA ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
Established above agency 1908. Prior experience 25 years in beer business. First
Pabst Brewing Company agent in Baltimore and for eight years was general agent and
manage! of Ruppert's bottbng plant in New York City. Mr. Bissing is also local repre-
sentative of Rudolf Oelsner, beer importer of New York.
459
CHARLES FICKERT
ALL KINDS OF COPPEHWAKE FOR BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS AND ICE CREAM
MANUFACTURERS. HOTEL AND KITCHEN WARE
824 ENSOB STREET
This business was established about nine years ago by Mr, Charles Fickert, and
now occupies a well-equipped plant at 824 Ensor Street. Mr. Fickert enjoys a large
local and out-of-toMTi trade, shipping his goods throughout the United States.
NIELERHOEFER'S RESTAURANT
FRITZ W. BAUM, PROPRIETOR
320 W. SARATOGA ST., BALTIMORE, MD.
Early in the present year (1910) Mr. Fritz W. Bauni, an experienced ^^stau-
ranteur of Washington, D. C, assumed charge of the well-known Niederhoefer Restau-
rant, which was ej^tablished by John Niederhoefer and conducted during many years
by him.
Mr. Baum was for seven years in charge of "The Lose Kam" restaurant in Wash-
ington, and his thorough training in the restaurant field is in evidence in his present
venture. "Niederhoefer's" is not unknown to the business men of Baltimore — those
who enjoy an excellent cuisine
THE OLD TOWN NATIONAL BANK
CAPITAL, $200,000 SURPLUS AND PROFITS. S95,000
AVERAGE DEPOSITS, $1,400,000
GAY AND EXETER STREETS
The Old Town National Bank is a United States, State and City Depositary, and
issues Letters of Credit and Foreign Exchange. The officers are: Jacob W. Hook,
President; Aaron Benesch, Vice-President; llonry O. Kedue, Ca-shier.
460
JOHN COWAN
BUILDER AND CONTHACTOR
106 WEST MADISON STREET
Mr. Cowan began business on his own account in 1873, in Baltimore County near
Pikesville, and after ten years, owing to the widened area of his business he moved to
lOG West Madison Street, Baltimore City. Mr. Cowan is one of the most widely known
builders in Baltimore and has been identified with the construction of the most im-
portant buildings in this section of the country. Notably among which may be men-
tioned the following:
Blue Mountain House, Pen Mar, Md.
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Surgical Buildings.
Maryland Country Club, Park Heights Avenue.
Baltimore Country Club, Roland Park.
Baltimore Club, Charles and Madison Avenues.
Power House and Cottages, Maryland Sanitari-
um for Tuberculosis. Sabilasville, Md.
Hospital for Women of Maryland.
Enoch Pratt Library No. 12.
Administration Building, Maryland School for Boys.
Residence, Mr. Louis Gutman.
Cohen & Hughes Building.
Gate House Oheb Shalem Cemetery.
HeNo Tea Building.
Mr. R. Brent Keyser, Residence.
Mr. Wm. Keyser, Jr., Residence.
Women's Exchange Building.
Muth Bros. Building.
Sanders & Stayman Building.
WARKEN-EHRET COMPANY
131 CHEAPSIDE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
This Company was established in 1852 and is the
originator of Composition manufacturing and later on
patented Ehret's Slag Roofing. It is now the Standard
roof for all large Manufacturing Plants, Hotels, Munici-
pal buildings and others, because of its known merits,
and is guaranteed 10 years.
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Scranton, Norfolk.
New Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C.
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BENJAMIN F. BENNETT BUILDING CO.
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
123 SOUTH HOWARD STREET
This company was incorporated January, 1908, succeeding to the business founded
and maintained for many years by Benjamin F. Bennett, who is now president and
treasurer of the succeeding companj', with S. Frank Bennett, vice-president and general
manager and Robert H. Dew, secretary. This company does a general building business
and has facilities for handling contracts of any proportion. The ofllices of the Benja-
min F. Bennett Building Co. are located at 123 South Howard Street, Baltimore, Md.
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BROADWAY CENTRAL HOTEL
BROADWAY, CORNER THIRD STREET
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Special attention given to ladies
unescorted
Special Rates for Summer
OUR TABIJi
is the foundation of our enormoua
busiaesa
American Plan
European Plan
$2.50 upwards
$1.00 upwards
SEND FOR
LARGK COLORED MAP OF
NEW YORK. FREE
DAN. C. WEBB, Proprietor
The Only Hew York Hotel Featuring
American Plan
MODERATE PRICES EXCELLENT FOOD
GOOD SERVICE
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R-HiNE AND Moselle^
ViNE^. ^PI^lIALTrtS
Ajuaua BKMtceR
This well-known German restaurant was established by the late Fritz Fuchs, who died in 190(3.
Since then it has been operated by Albert Brugger, who for six years prior to Mr. Fuch's death waa in
his employ as manager. Mr. Brugger has made many improvements, equipped a handsome dining-
room on the second floor, and established one of the finest German kitchens to be found in Baltimore,
on the third floor. The service is strictly German and the choicest of foreign wines and imported
beers are served.
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MOSF.S N. FRANK
463
JAMES W. DORSEY
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. TRUNKS AND PARCELS DELIVERED
TO ANY PART OF THE CITY
CORNER LINDEN AVENUE AND McMECHEN STREET
Mr. Dorsey establislied his grocery business in 1895 at 20!) McMechon Street, and
in 1898 moved to his present location, where is conducted an ideal grocery and
provision store. Mr. Dor.sey also does an extensive baggage and parcel express business.
C & P Phone, St. Paul 5224.
STANFIELD-BEVAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
14 NORTH GREENE STREET
Jobbing given prompt attention.
Nothing too large, nothing too small for us to handle.
Get an estimate from us before going ahead.
It will pay you and us.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE
26 SOUTH STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Established 1854. This institution has always occupied the original site. August,
1902, a new bank building was erected, which, however, was destroyed by the "big
fire," February, 1905. The present magnificent structure was erected and occupied
January, 1905 — less than one year after the notable conflagration. The National Bank
of Commerce claims the distinction of being the first financial institution to occupy
a "new home" after the fire. The officers are Eugene Levering, President; Jas. R.
Edmunds, Vice-President and Casliier; Magruder Powell and Tliomas Hildt, Assistant
Cashiers.
Capital, surplus and undivided profits $1,050,000.
SOLD TO
N. KRAMER
LADIES' TAILOR
1602
WEST
LAFAYETTE AVENUE,
BALTIMORE,
MD.
iCA
E. ROSENFELD & CO.
465
SOLD TO
HENRY SCHWARZ
TOYS AND FANCY GOODS
313 NOBTH CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
SOLD TO
MANNO SWARTZ
BALTIMORE, MD.
SOLD TO
ASSET- AUDIT & ADJUSTMENT CO.
ADJUSTERS OF FIRE LOSSES FOR THE INSURED
L. M. LANG
Attorney-at-Law (Succeeding P. Carter Ko Eune <fe Co.)
1614 CONTINENTAL BUILDING
SOLD TO
WILLIAM G. HENKEL
HEATING AND PLUMBING
1021 LIGHT STREET
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HAVE YOU VISITED
~ "" DELICIOUS ICE CREAM SODA AND SONDAES
BONBONS CHOCOLATES
FANCY BASKETS, BOXES AND NOVELTIES
18 AND 20 EAST BALTIMORE STREET
Open Evenings
DR. JARVIS
BILIOUS AND BOWEL BULLETS PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION
JARVIS DRUG & CHEMICAL CO.
PARK AVENUE AND MULBERRY STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
All all Druggists Ask for B B B
This Ammunition is Protection Against all Sickness
GERMAN-AMERICAN BANK OF BALTIMORE
This hank was founded in April, 1871, and has had a long and prosperous career,
being one of the most important financial institutions in the eastern section of the
city. The bank has a capital of $300,000, surplus and profits $130,000, and deposits
$800,000. The ofTicers of the company are: President, William Schwarz; vice-presi-
dent, Samuel Smith; cashier, ('. 1!. Kvaiis. Dirrrlois: William Schwarz. Samuel
K. Smith, .1. Edward Diiker. .1. C. Laiiiji, K. 1). Scliluderberjf, Cehhard Leimbach.
Samuel A. Rice, John Mahr, William Booz, William A. Smith, George Gunther,
Jr.
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JOHN E. HURST & COMPANY
HOPKINS PLACE AND LOMBARD STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
As a great dry goods market, Baltimore stands in the front rank among the eastern
cities, and with its vast assortment of domestic and imported stocks, its low prices
and its shipping facilities, commands a trade of national scope. Immense dry goods
emporiums have been organized to supply the vast tributary section of which Balti-
more is the natural source of supply, and great sums of money are represented by great
modern establishments. The oldest and largest house in the dry goods line is that of
John E. Hurst & Company, which has been actively identified with the rapid growth
of the dry goods jobbing trade of Baltimore since 1831, when the business was founded
as Hurst & Co. Later the style became Hurst, Purnell & Co. In 1895 Mr. Purnell
withdrew from the business, and the style became as at present. Mr. John E. Hurst
died Januarj' 6, 1904. The immense trade of the house covers the United States from
the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast. They are direct importers of dry goods, notions.
white goods, gloves, corsets and a varied assortment in this line.
SOLD TO
CLUB HAND LAUNDRY
902 MADISON AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MD.
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BROADWAY CENTRAL HOTEL
BROADWAY, CORNER THIRD STREET
IN THK HKAHT OF NEW YOKK
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NEW YORK
Special attention given to ladies
unescorted
Special Rates for Summer
OITR TABLE
is the foundiition of our enormous
business
American Plan - $2.50 upwards
European Plan - $1.00 upwards
SEND FOR
LARGE COLORED MAP OF
NEW YORK. FRliE
DAN. C. WEBB, Proprietor
The Only New ' York Hotel Featuring
American Plan
MODERATE PRICES EXCELLENT FOOD
GOOD SERVICE
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ALALRX BitVtKiEil
This well-known German restaurant was established by the late Fritz Fuehs, who died in 1906.
Since then it has been operated by Albert HrunKer, who for six years prior to Mr. Fuch's death was in
his employ as manager. Mr. Brugger has made many improvements, equipped a handsome dining-
room on the second tioor, and established one of the finest German kitchens to be found in Baltimore,
on the third floor. The service is strictly German and the clioicest of foreign wines and imported
beers are served.
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INDEPENDENT COAL COMPANY
Coal and Wood
Office: 325 N. HOWARD STREET Yard: 60 W. OLIVER STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Independent Coal Co. began business in 1905 at Bolton Depot. The original
and piesent members of the company being R. Benson Phelps, Morgan E. Phelps and
I^wis L. Walter. The office of the company is at 325 N. Howard Street and the
yard at 60 West Oliver Street. The high grades of coal and wood handled by the
Independent Coal Company have won for it a large and loyal patronage which accounts
for the steady increase in the volume of its business from the beginning. The members
of the company are well-known business men Avith un1)1emished records for ««\iterprise
and integrity.
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